Ilex 'Conaf'(OAK LEAF)

Hybrid Holly

Ilex ‘Conaf’ (Oak Leaf®) is a dense evergreen holly valued for its distinctive deeply lobed foliage that resembles oak leaves, creating a bold texture unlike most hollies. New growth often emerges with bronze to reddish tones before maturing to glossy dark green, and female plants produce bright red berries when pollinated. Its naturally upright pyramidal habit gives strong year-round structure.

Type: Evergreen shrub
Mature Size: Width: 6–8 ft · Height: 10–14 ft
USDA Zones: 6a–9b

Form: Upright, pyramidal

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

Water: Medium; prefers regular moisture during establishment

Wildlife: Berries attract birds

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for screening, hedges, foundation plantings, and specimen use where bold evergreen texture is desired. Its unusual leaf shape makes it highly distinctive in mixed evergreen plantings.

Care:
Plant in well-drained acidic soil and avoid poorly drained sites. Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping is needed. Female plants require a male holly nearby for best berry production.

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

10-14'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Hedge

Shape

Pyramidal

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No