Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
China, Korea
  
China, Japan
  
Types
Not available
  
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
  
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Consistently
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to control growth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Gall
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
  
LOROPETALUM chinense
  
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
  
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
  
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
  
Loropetalum
  
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
  
Loropetalum
  
In French
Chinese Holly
  
Loropetalum
  
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
  
Loropetalum
  
In Greek
Chinese Holly
  
Loropetalum
  
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
  
Loropetalum
  
In Polish
Chinese Holly
  
Loropetalum
  
In Latin
Chinese Holly
  
Loropetalum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Celastrales
  
Saxifragales
  
Family
Aquifoliaceae
  
Hamamelidaceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Loropetalum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Loropetalum Chinese
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Loropetalum Chinese is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Loropetalum Chinese Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Holly and Loropetalum Chinese Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Loropetalum Chinese physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Loropetalum Chinese are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
- Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Chinese Holly and Loropetalum Chinese
Care of Chinese Holly and Loropetalum Chinese include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Chinese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.