Nemopanthus mucronatus Mountain holly (Aquifoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Nemopanthus mucronatus
Mountain holly
Deciduous shrub
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The Nemopanthus mucronatus plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Ontario, south to Wisconsin, Indiana and Virginia. It is a member of the Aquifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain holly. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. canadensis. Ilex canadensis. non West. Vaccinium mucronatum.

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Latin Name:  Nemopanthus mucronatus
Common Name:  Mountain holly
Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Author:  (L.)Trel.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp woods, thickets and swamps[43].

Cultivation Notes: Tolerates most soils except those that are water-logged[200]. Prefers a cold damp spoil[1]. Seldom fruits well in Britain[11, 182], the seed only matures in reasonable summers[1]. Most of the plants that have been supplied under this name in Britain this century are in fact Ilex collina[200]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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