Holly plant named ‘Honey Maid’
OwnerAngel M. Sanchezinventor
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Abstract
A new and distinct Ilex variety is provided having multi-colored foliage which originated through the discovery of a branch mutation of unknown causation of the Ilex×meserveae ‘Mesid’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,685). The new variety exhibits attractive variegated dark green glossy foliage that is irregularly bordered with yellow and cream coloration. The plant is generally smaller than the ‘Mesid’ variety. The growth habit is dense, compact, well-branched, and vigorous. Semi-glossy red berries are formed. Good winter hardiness is exhibited.
Claims1
A new and distinct variety of Ilex×meserveae that originated as a spontaneous mutation of the ‘Mesid’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,685) having the following combination of characteristics:
- (a) Unlike the ‘Mesid’ variety exhibits variegated dark green glossy foliage that is irregularly bordered with yellow and cream coloration,
- (b) Exhibits a dense, compact, well-branched and vigorous growth habit that results in a generally smaller plant size than the ‘Mesid’ variety,
- (c) Forms semi-glossy red berries, and
- (d) Exhibits good winter hardiness.
- substantially as illustrated and described.
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