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Ilex cornuta Dazzler
Common Name: Dazzler Holly
Ilex cornuta ‘Dazzler’ is an evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage boldly edged with creamy yellow to gold variegation, giving the plant bright year-round color. The thick horned leaves provide the bold texture typical of Chinese holly, and female plants may produce bright red berries when pollinated. Its colorful foliage makes it especially striking even without fruit. Type: Evergreen shrub Mature Size: Width: 5–7 ft · Height: 6–8 ft USDA Zones: 7a–9b Form: Dense, upright-rounded Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soils Water: Medium; drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Berries attract birds Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for specimen planting, hedges, mixed evergreen borders, and foundation plantings where variegated foliage provides strong contrast. The foliage remains ornamental throughout all seasons. Care: Plant in well-drained soil and avoid poorly drained sites. Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping is needed. A male holly nearby improves berry production on female plants.
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Width: | 10-15' |
| Height: | 10' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 7 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation, Mass Planting, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Rounded, Upright, Dense |
| Soil Type | Acidic, Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |
