Chinese holly
Ilex cornuta 'Delcon'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
black Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta 'Delcon') should be watered once a week with about 1 inch of water each time. To ensure that your Chinese holly receives the proper amount of water every week, it is recommended to check the soil’s moisture before watering; if the top 2 inches of soil are dry, it’s time to water. Avoid overwatering, as this can cause root rot and fungal diseases. Watering first thing in the morning is the best time in order for the plant to take in the moisture before the hot sun arrives.
sunlight
Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta 'Delcon') does best when grown in a location with full sun to part shade, with 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. It can tolerate more shade than other varieties of Ilex, but still needs at least 4 to 6 hours of sun. In areas where the sun is especially intense, some additional afternoon shade may be beneficial for the plant. It is important that the soil not be too moist for Ilex cornuta 'Delcon' as well, as wet soil can cause root rot and other problems for the plant.
pruning
Chinese holly should be pruned once per year during the spring or summer months, just after flowering. Pruning should be lightly done in order to maintain the shape of the bush. Remove any dead or damaged branches, and then thin out any branches that cross or rub against each other. If needed, an overall light trim can be done in order to reduce the size of the bush. Finally, remove the suckers that sprout up around the edges of the bush.
