ILEX: CONAF
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LATIN NAME: ILEX X 'CONAF'
The Basics
An outstanding upright, dense foliage shrub with emerald glossy green leaves that emerge burgundy-bronze in spring. Excellent for use as a tall hedge, in containers or in mass plantings. Provides a lush green background for flowering plants. Grows to be 14 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Evergreen. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Full sun Amount of Water: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Soil Conditions: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil; Adapts to range of soils Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-9 The Care Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. |