This tree has a upright smooth greyish trunk and horizontal spreading branches that form a broad conical habit. It has dark green leathery oblong leaves and the yellowish flowers appear in late spring followed by orange-red berry-like fruit.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Ilex latifoliais naturally found from Japan to China growing in woodlands in well drained moist soils that are tending acidic. It prefers a protected sunny position but tolerates some shade and is frost resistant but drought tender.

The Lusterleaf Holly is grown for its leaves and its habit. It is used in parks and gardens as a specimen tree or is planted along borders as a tall screen. It is suitable for cool mountain regions establishing in 3 to 5 years. ID 2691

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Ilex (EYE-lecks) latifolia (lat-i-FOL-ee-ah)

Aquifoliaceae(a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)