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Hardiness of hollies

>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.

Here in borderline 5a/b I have lost more specemins of  I. opaca than I wish
to
count.  The only one which has lasted for more than 3 years is Old
Heavyberry.
I. pendunculosa on the other hand has been rock hardy, as is, in my opinion,
a much more graceful plant.

-----Original Message-----
From: Marge Talt <mtalt@clark.net>
To: woodyplants@mallorn.com <woodyplants@mallorn.com>
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 12:51 AM
Subject: 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
>Editor:  Gardening in Shade
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>
>
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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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