How to Care for Ilex rotunda (Round Holly)

Korean name: 먼나무

Ilex rotunda is an evergreen tree with round leaves and small white flowers. Its red berries appear in fall and winter, making it suitable for ornamental gardens. It is cold hardy and relatively easy to grow.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (Korea, Japan, China)
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: evergreen, cold hardy, ornamental tree, berries
• Also known as: Round Holly, Kurogane Holly

Care Guide

• Light: Grows well in partial shade to full sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is preferred.
• Humidity: Average humidity
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Ilex rotunda?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ilex rotunda?

It likes Grows well in partial shade to full sun.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is preferred..

Is Ilex rotunda safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Ilex rotunda good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Average humidity. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn..