Latin Name: ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint - These are small starter plants less than 12 inches. Listing picture represents mature plant and not the size we ship. Once USPS takes possession of plant we are no longer responsible for it's condition.
This upright evergreen shrub has smooth green leaves creating lush foliage. It produces small white flowers that bloom in spring and bright red berries through winter. Beautiful all year, it grows 10 feet tall (12 feet wide). Ideally used as a shrub, border, small tree, hedge and screen.
Amount of Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil; Adapts well to almost any soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-9
This upright evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. The first year of growth requires watering weekly. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Once mature, shearing is recommended to maintain desired shape.
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Terms of the sale: The customer agrees to all the following when purchasing from Carlo’s Plant Farm. All sales are final. All orders are insured against damage or loss.
The customer assumes all risk of loss or damage once USPS takes possession. If the order is damaged in any way during shipping, the customer agrees to file an insurance claim. Carlo’s Plant Farm agrees to assist the customer in filling out the form.
Once your order is shipped, we offer no cancellation refund at all.
We reserve the right to delay shipping due to extreme heat or cold.
If you are unhappy with your order for any reason you agree to contact us as soon as possible. The customer agrees not to publish a negative review before contacting us. If you post a negative review before contacting us we will demand you to take down the review and remind the customer of this terms of sale agreement.
In purchasing from Carlo's Plant Farm, the customer acknowledges, understands, and agrees with all the above terms of the sale.
