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Ilex Emily Bruner
Ilex Emily Bruner (Holly) is a large, dense evergreen shrub known for its broad pyramidal habit and glossy, spiny deep green foliage that provides bold year-round structure. In spring, Ilex Emily Bruner produces clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers that require a compatible male pollinator to develop into heavy clusters of large, bright red berries in fall. These vibrant fruits persist through winter, adding striking seasonal color and attracting birds to the landscape. Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, and specimen plantings, Ilex Emily Bruner thrives in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils and benefits from additional nitrogen to maintain its rich green foliage. Gardeners value Ilex Emily Bruner for its strong growth, reliable fruit production, and ability to provide lasting visual interest and wildlife appeal throughout the year.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
I. cornuta x I. latifolia Hybrid |
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Height: |
15' - 20' |
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Spread: |
6’ - 10' |
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Spacing: |
8’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Pieris, Azalea, Hydrangea
IMAGES: Michael Rivera, Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Evergreen Holly ilex 'Emily Bruner', CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) NC Extension Gardener, Randy Harter, Leaf detail (Buncombe County, NC) CC BY 4.0
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Ilex Emily Bruner
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