Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Tropical areas, Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Rose, Bronze, Brown, Sandy Brown, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water during periods of drought
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Itching
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Stem, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CERBERA manghas
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Arbon, Mifukuragi, Beach Milkwood, Dog Bane, Dog Bone, Grey Milkwood, Milkwood, Grey, Milkwood, Pink Eyed Cerbera, Rubber Tree
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
Bintaro
American Holly
In German
Pong pong
American Holly
In French
Faux manguier
American Holly
In Spanish
Pong pong
American Holly
In Greek
Pong pong
American Holly
In Portuguese
Pong pong
American Holly
In Polish
Pong pong
American Holly
In Latin
Pong pong
American Holly
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Celastrales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Plumerieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pong-pong and American Holly
Season and care of Pong-pong and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Pong-pong and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pong-pong season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pong-pong is Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pong-pong is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Pong-pong and American Holly Physical Information
Pong-pong and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Pong-pong height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pong-pong and American Holly are as follows:
Pong-pong flower color: White and Pink
Pong-pong leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pong-pong and American Holly
Care of Pong-pong and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pong-pong pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pong-pong needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.