Southern Living®
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Botanical Name
Ilex 'Magland'(OAKLAND™) PP14417
Plant Common Name
Hybrid Holly, Oakland™ Holly
General Description
This self-fertile holly has lance-shaped, spiny, evergreen leaves and offers copious orange-red berries in fall and winter. It was discovered as a sport of the hybrid holly, Oakleaf™ (‘Conaf’). Normally hollies are either male or female, but Oakland™ has flowers with both genders present and is self-fertile. In fall and winter beautiful berries cover the shrub and attract winter birds.
This holly accepts most well-drained soils but prefers slightly acid loam. It grows well in full or partial sun and will tolerate drought and summer heat well once established. Too much shade will induce leggy growth and sparse foliage. It is hardy and perfect for tall hedges, large foundations or mixed borders. It also makes a superb specimen plant and its pretty boughs can be cut and enjoyed indoors for holiday decorating.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 9
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Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
12'-15' / 3.7m - 4.6m
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Width
8'-10' / 2.4m - 3.0m
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Bloom Time
Late Spring
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
White
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Fruit Color
Orange Red
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Light Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green
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Bark Color
Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Smooth
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Usage
Cutflower, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Sharp or Has Thorns
Yes
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Birds
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Self-Sowing
No
