Ilex plant named `Centennial Girl`
AssigneeThe Conard-Pyle Company
InventorKathleen K. Meserve
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Abstract
A new and distinct Ilex variety is provided which originated by the crossing of an unnamed and unpatented plant of Ilex centrochinensis with an unnamed and unpatented plan of Ilex aquifolium. The resulting evergreen shrub or tree is densely-formed, naturally pyramidal, and forms a vigorous head branch. The leaves are a dark green with a satin finish and possess spines that lack a propensity to catch clothing. The boldly colored berries are bright red, extremely long lasting, and are borne in clusters in profusion. The cold tolerance and tolerance to diseases, such as Tar Spot and Anthracnose, is good.
Claims1
A new and distinct female Ilex centrochinensis.times.Ilex aquifolium plant possessing the following characteristics:
- (a) assumes the configuration of a densely-formed naturally pyramidal evergreen shrub or small tree having a vigorous head branch,
- (b) forms attractive dark green leaves having a satin finish and spines that generally lack a propensity to catch clothing,
- (c) forms in clusters in profusion berries that are bright red in coloration and long lasting on the plant when mature, and
- (d) exhibits cold tolerance that exceeds that of Ilex aquifolium:
- substantially as illustrated and described.
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