Perny's holly (Ilex pernyi)
Also known as: Perny's holly, Perny holly
Perny's holly is a popular architectural plant frequently used in cottage and coastal gardens due to its interesting diamond-shaped leaves and attractive red berries. It also makes an ideal natural screen and is well-suited to city gardens due to its resistance to pollution. This plant's seeds are poisonous.
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Attributes of Perny's holly
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
2.5 m to 3.5 m
Spread
1.2 m to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green Gold
Images of Perny's holly
Quickly Identify Perny's holly
1
Shiny dark green leaves with spiny margins and glossy surface, 1/2 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) long.
2
Bright red berries, 1/4 inch (6 mm) in diameter, tightly clustering, visually striking against foliage.
3
Dioecious nature requiring both male and female plants for berry production, small yellow flowers.
4
Slender green stems transitioning to reddish-green in winter, dense branchlets, smooth texture, 0.2-0.3 inches (5-7 mm) thick.
5
Trunk starts smooth and silver-gray, ages into intricately patterned bark with exfoliating, flakey patches.
Scientific Classification of Perny's holly
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Aquifoliales
Family
Holly
Genus
Ilex
Species
Perny's holly
