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Ilex macrocarpa

Ilex macrocarpa is a deciduous holly tree from central and southern China and northern Vietnam, typically 5 to 10 m tall. It is hardy in temperate climates and is notable for its large black fruit, unlike most other hollies.

Family
Aquifoliaceae (Aquifoli family)
Grows as
Tree
Light
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Water regularly while establishing, then moderately; avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Moist, well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral.
Temperature
Hardy in temperate climates; tolerates cold winters, protect young plants from severe frost.
How easy
Easy
Native range
C. & S. China to N. Indo-China
Climate
temperate

About

Ilex macrocarpa is a species of flowering plant in the holly family Aquifoliaceae, native to central and southern China, and Vietnam. A deciduous tree typically 5 to 10 m (16 to 33 ft) tall, it is found in a wide variety of temperate habitats, including roadsides, from 400 to 4,500 m (1,300 to 14,800 ft) above sea level. It differs from other hollies by its large black fruit. It is used as a street tree in Hefei, China.

Other Ilex plants

English holly · Dahoon · Ilex chapaensis · Ilex chinensis · Large gallberry · Japanese holly · Marsh Holly · Possumhaw · Inkberry · Guayusa · Elegance female holly · Ilex kaushue

Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Ilex macrocarpa by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.

The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.

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