Ilex x altaclarensis Wilsonii
(Wilson Holly)
CHARACTER: Evergreen; upright, oval form; moderate canopy.
SIZE: Medium (Height: 15-20; Spread: 10).
GROWTH RATE: Moderate to fast.
FOLIAGE: Dark green, elliptic with few spines, 2-3" long.
FLOWER/FRUIT/BARK: Flowers are insignificant. Berries are red, 1/4" in clusters in winter. I. a. Wilsonii is a female cultivar.
MONTHLY WATERING NEEDS: 1st year: 4; 2nd year: 3; 3rd year: 3.
TREE CARE: Moderate to low. Prune to open typically dense canopy.
TOLERANCES: Drought, once established; cool winds.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Subject to scale and mealy bug.
NOTABLE TRAITS: Attractive, small scale tree with fairly clean berries in winter. If not enjoyed by birds, the berries will dry, and eventually fall to the ground without causing a mess.