*Dwarf Chinese holly
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*Ilex cornuta ‘Rotunda’
DWARF CHINESE HOLLY
Aquifoliaceae
E. Asia
Location: map coordinates T-10 (north side of Washington Building), N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'46''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
DWARF CHINESE HOLLY
Aquifoliaceae
E. Asia
Location: map coordinates T-10 (north side of Washington Building), N 39°11'7'' W 75°32'46''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- evergreen shrub
- etymology: Ilex from the Latin name for holm oak/holly oak (Quercus ilex); cornuta = horned (for the leaf spines) (also known as horned holly); ‘Rotunda’ = round
- cultivar ‘Rotunda’ is dwarf, compact, rounded; height 2 - 4 feet
- leaves rectangular, with 5 (or 4) spines
- polygamo-dioecious (separate male and female trees, with some perfect flowers); flowers small, whitish
- fruit red, berry-like drupe (stone fruit)
- popular ornamental
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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