Ilex latifolia ‘Dodd's Green Flame’ ~ Green Flame Holly zone-2 IMAGES: Photo by Gábor Wiandt

IMAGES: Photo by Gábor Wiandt

Fragrant clusters of large fully doubled flowers open deep apricot and fade to light pink and bloom from late spring until the first frost

IMAGES: Photoset by Penn State Flower Trials

IMAGE: Katja Schulz from Washington

Take container inside during winter months to avoid frost if needed

Ilex latifolia ‘Dodd's Green Flame’ ~ Green Flame Holly zone-2 IMAGES: Photo by Gábor WiandtGreen Flame Holly is a large dense upright evergreen shrub with large glossy dark green serrated foliage. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Drought tolerant once established. Assumed to be a male cultivar. Not much is known about this cultivar yet, so if you try it out tell us what you think! Type: Shrub Origins: Japan and southern China Height: 15'