.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Ajax' Koehne Holly Ilex x koehneana 'Ajax' Description An evergreen shrub featuring dense, dark green foliage with glossy, leathery leaves. It produces small red berries in the fall, adding ornamental value. Suggested Uses Ideal for hedges, specimen planting, and landscape accents in residential and commercial gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Ajax' Koehne Holly Ilex x koehneana 'Ajax' Common Name: Ajax' Koehne Holly Size & Growth: 6-8 ft tall and wide; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Not typically flowering Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes (berries) Grows Well With: Boxwoods, yews, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained Soil Type: Loamy, Sandy, or Clay soils Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to shape and remove dead branches Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container Fertilization: Apply a slow-release evergreen fertilizer in spring Special Care: Avoid soil compaction around root zone
