Carolina Holly
Ilex ambigua
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Carolina Holly grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Carolina Holly
Carolina Holly growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Carolina Holly as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 240-365 days.
Plant Overview
Carolina Holly (Ilex ambigua) is listed in the Aquifoliaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4772
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Carolina Holly is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 240-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 240-365 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.