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Re: Variegated Holly

Heather,

According to "Hollies" by Fred C. Galle, I. opaca, I.  glabra or I.
pedunculosa species or cultivars are the ones hardy to USDA z. 5, with I.
opaca to 5a and I. pedunculosa to 5b.

He indicates that I. opaca 'Stewart's Silver Crown'  is hardy to 0 F. and
says it's an excellent plant.

I couldn't find any variegated listing for I. glabra and if he doesn't list
it, it probably doesn't exist.

He lists about 535 cultivars of I. opaca.  Of those, apparently only two
listed cultivars have variegated foliage.  The one Chris mentioned and I.
opaca 'Steward's Cream Crown' which is not sold commercially anymore.

There is an I. pedunculosa 'Variegata' (syn. I. pedunculosa var. variegata
and I. pedunculosa f. variegata) with variegated leaves, but he doesn't say
what color the variegation is.  

Sounds like your best bet is the I. opaca 'Steward's Silver Crown'.

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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> > Chris, I was hoping that someone on the list could provide the
> > scientific name, so I know what to shop for.  I would prefer one with
> > white variegation, but yellow would be ok if that's the best choice for
> > my area (USDA Zone 5).
> 
> Well, I'm ashamed to admit that hollies aren't my favorite plants 
> (actually, I pretty much don't like them), so I'm not too familiar
> with what's out there beyond the standard selections.  However,
> in looking through some of my reference books I'm finding a few
> that _sound_ suitable.  Perhaps someone else on the list has
> experiences with these?
> 
>    Ilex crenata 'Midas Touch'
>       Yellow-green foliage with pure yellow sections, 5-10' high,
>       zone 6
> 
>    Ilex crenata 'Variegata'
>       Leaves spotted with yellow, 5-10' high,
>       zone 6
> 
>    Ilex opaca 'Stewart's Silver Crown''Stewart's Silver Crown'

>       Leaf margins edged in cream, female, 25'high (shearing possible)
>       zone 5
> 
> There are others, but they don't seem to be as hardy.  Remember that
> one key to successful hollies is siting; they need protection from
> drying winter winds, well-drained soil, and acidic soil.  In extremely
> cold weather they may lose their leaves, but will most likely recover
> in spring.
>    
> Chris
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