Holly
Ilex anomala
- Native to:
- Marquesas, Society Is.
Agricultural Research Center-West (U.S.). Northeastern Region Agricultural Research Center (Beltsville, Md.) United States. Agricultural Research Service. Horticultural Crops Research Branch,Kaiserlich Leopoldinisch-Carolinische Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher,Bryan, Lester W,Hawaii. Division of Forestry,,Rock, Joseph Francis Charles, 1884-1962,Jahresbericht über die Fortschritte der Pharmakognosie, Pharmacie und Toxikologie.,Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum,,Gray, Asa, 1810-1888 United States. Dept. of State. Library, former owner. DSI,Rock, Joseph Francis Charles, 1884-1962
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aquifoliaceae
- Genus:
- Ilex
- Species:
- Ilex anomala
- USDA Symbol:
- ILSA2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 60–120 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Ilex seeds often exhibit double dormancy; warm stratification followed by cold stratification improves germination. Germination can be slow and erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring.