Ilex curtissii (Fernald) Small

Scientific Name: Ilex curtissii (Fernald) Small


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Celastrales / Aquifoliaceae / Ilex L./ Ilex curtissii (Fernald) Small

<i>Ilex curtissii</i> (Fernald) Small
General Information
Usda SymbolILCU2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsILCU2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Ilex curtissii (Fernald) Small is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum6.5
pH, Minimum3.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim3450
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1746
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySlight
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)33.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee33
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorRed


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateRapid
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Ilex curtissii</i> (Fernald) Small

<i>Ilex curtissii</i> (Fernald) Small

<i>Ilex curtissii</i> (Fernald) Small

<i>Ilex curtissii</i> (Fernald) Small

<i>Ilex curtissii</i> (Fernald) Small

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