Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant characterized by its naturally pyramidal habit, shiny, rich brown new growth that holds the dark coloration through the seasons on the first year leaves, mite resistance, and deep green, satiny mature foliage with soft spines that don't catch your clothing, profuse and long lasting bright red berries, and good cold tolerance.

Abstract: A holly tree (Ilex attenuata) named ‘IABOF’ having a compact, dense canopy, an increased caliper to height ratio, reduced berry weight load and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: Rutzan is a new and distinct variety of evergreen holly distinguished in that it combines from three species (Ilex aquifolium, Ilex rugosa, and Ilex pernyi), desirable landscape and production traits which distinguish it from all other forms of Ilex. Plants of the new variety exhibit a moderate rate of growth, develop a densely branched narrow to moderately broad conical form of compact size, possess small to medium sized dark green spiny leaves, produce an abundance of bright red fruit well displayed on wood of the previous season's growth, and are outstanding for their exceptionally high level of winter hardiness.

Abstract: A male holly plant named ‘Heckenstar’ having an upright growth habit, glossy leaves, and tolerance to temperatures to −25° C.

Abstract: A female holly plant named ‘Hachfee’ having an upright pyramidal growth habit, serrated glossy leaves, glossy red berries, and tolerance to temperatures to −25° C.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of evergreen Ilex plant selected from a controlled cross of Ilex hybrid ‘Mary Nell’ and Ilex hybrid aquipemyi. This new variety has great merit as a commercially produced landscape plant due to its unique combination of parental cold hardiness characteristics and small dense foliage.

Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Inkberry, Ilex glabra, named “WS1”, characterized by a dense, rounded habit; profilse branching, small intemodes (less than 1.0 cm.), compact form with dark green oblanceolate leaves; excellent retention of filiage; small white flowers forming black drupes; prefers moist acidic solis in U.S. plant hardiness zones 4 to 9.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ilex cultivar is provided which originated by the crossing of an unnamed and unpatented plant of Ilex aquifolium and unnamed and unpatented plant of Ilex latifolia. The resulting evergreen plant displays an attractive moderate to fast growing upright moderately narrow pyramidal growth habit. Showy red fruit is formed in abundance that commonly is retained on the plant well into February. Good cold tolerance as well as drought tolerance are exhibited. The plant can be grown to provide attractive ornamentation in the landscape throughout the year as a specimen planting or as a screen or hedge.

Abstract: Xia Yen is a distinctive new evergreen holly distinguished from all other forms of Ilex known to me in that it combines a unique combination of desirable landscape and production traits from Ilex opaca and Ilex cassine. Plants have distinctive lustrous leaves, produce an erect narrow symmetrical crown without extensive shearing, and have the environmental tolerances of the Ilex opaca parent. Xia Yen is being marketed bearing the Dixie Star Holly trademark.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ilex×meservae plant is provided that originated as a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the ‘Blue Prince’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,517). The foliage is dark green during the summer and unlike the ‘Blue Prince’ variety changes to an attractive Bordeaux coloration during the winter. The growth habit is dense, compact, vigorous and well-branched and commonly yields a smaller plant than the ‘Blue Prince’ variety. Good winter hardiness is displayed, and the plant is well suited for general landscape usage.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Foster's Purple Gem’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading growth habit; short internodes and very freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant habit; purple-colored young stems; small dark green-colored leaves; and very freely flowering habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Kolmber’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; and numerous orange red-colored drupes.

Abstract: A new variety of Ilex glabra plant is provided that is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape. The new variety is believed to be a spontaneous mutation of the ‘Shamrock’ variety (non-patented in the United States) of unknown causation. The foliage of the new variety is particularly distinctive and when exposed to full sun is dark glossy green with irregular bright golden yellow variegation at the margin. The growth habit is slow to moderate and the plant assumes a smaller overall size than the ‘Shamrock’ variety. Dioecious female flowers are formed. Good hardiness is displayed in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6a.

Abstract: A male holly plant named ‘Heckenstar’ having an upright growth habit, glossy leaves, and tolerance to temperatures to −25° C.

Abstract: A female holly plant named ‘Hachfee’ having an upright pyramidal growth habit, serrated glossy leaves, glossy red berries, and tolerance to temperatures to −25° C.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Ilex plant found as a branch sport of Ilex hybrid ‘Conaf’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,487. The new variety possesses a dense, upright, pyramidal growth habit, flowers which produce functional pollen and ovaries, attractive orange-red fruit, unusual dull green foliage, and distinctly arranged leaf serrations.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Ilex plant found as an openly pollinated seedling of Ilex hybrid ‘Mary Nell’. The new variety possesses a dense, upright, pyramidal growth habit, attractive orange-red fruit, glossy dark green foliage, and distinctly arranged leaf serrations.

Abstract: A new variety of Ilex crenata plant is provided that is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape. The new variety is believed to be a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the ‘Hetzii’ variety (non-patented in the United States). The foliage of the new variety is particularly distinctive and when exposed to full sun during its formation is dark glossy green with irregular bright golden yellow variegation. An attractive broad upright spreading growth habit is displayed. Dioecious female function flower are formed. Good hardiness is displayed in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6a.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘HL10-90’, characterized by its columnar and compact growth habit; short internodes and very freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant habit; shiny dark green-colored leaves; large dark red-colored drupes; long-lasting red coloration; and hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 6.

Abstract: Rutzan is a new and distinct variety of evergreen holly distinguished in that it combines from three species (Ilex aquifolium, Ilex rugosa, and Ilex pernyi), desirable landscape and production traits which distinguish it from all other forms of Ilex. Plants of the new variety exhibit a moderate rate of growth, develop a densely branched narrow to moderately broad conical form of compact size, possess small to medium sized dark green spiny leaves, produce an abundance of bright red fruit well displayed on wood of the previous season's growth, and are outstanding for their exceptionally high level of winter hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Casanova’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green and pale yellow bi-colored foliage; dark red-colored stems; red-colored flower buds; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Farrowone’, characterized by its upright and narrowly pyramidal plant form; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; relatively flat leaves; glossy and dark green-colored foliage; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Golden Rock’, characterized by its broad and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; yellow green and yellow variegated foliage; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Northen Lights’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green and yellow green bi-colored foliage with sharp spines; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Scarlet's Peak’, characterized by its upright and fastigiate plant form; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘HOGY’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant form; uniformly mounded habit; dense and bushy growth habit; yellowish green-colored leaves; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of evergreen shrub holly distinguished in that it combines from three species (Ilex rugosa, I. integra, and I. pernyi), as well as exhibiting desirable landscape and production traits which distinguish it from other forms of Ilex. Plants of the new variety exhibit a moderately vigorous rate of growth, develop a dense, self-compacting, moderately broad conical form of moderate size, possess small, shiny, dark green leaves with a beautiful finely rugose surface and non-spiny margins (consumer friendly) with bright red fruit displayed on wood of the previous season's growth, and are outstanding for their high level of winter hardiness.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex vomitoria, ‘Shackelford’, characterized by its glossy, small sized leaves that are bright yellow in color throughout the year with new growth that is rose red in color, its dense, low growing evergreen growth habit that lends itself to a variety of landscape sites, and its cold hardiness to U.S.D.A. Zone 7.

Abstract: A holly tree (Ilex attenuata) named ‘IABOF’ having a compact, dense canopy, an increased caliper to height ratio, reduced berry weight load and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex vomitoria, ‘Gremicr’, characterized by its small evergreen leaves, its dwarf and compact growth habit, its slow growth rate, its ability to be readily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings and its cold hardiness to U.S.D.A. Zone 7.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Monnieves’, characterized by its compact, upright and open plant form; freely branching habit; vigorous growth habit; dark burgundy-colored developing stems; dark green-colored leaves; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Heckenzwerg’, characterized by its compact, upright and broadly inverted triangular plant form; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves with recurved apices and spinose margins; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A Japanese holly plant having a unique upright growth habit that makes it suitable for topiary usage, hedge plant usage and as a landscape shrub. The new plant is widest at the middle or central area, with a rounded base and pyramidal apex. The new plant has large leaves and a relatively fast growth rate for a Japanese holly plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex×meserveae, ‘Hach 1’, characterized by upright, erect and narrow plant habit, its foliage that is greyed purple to brown in color in winter, and its lack of fruit production (male selection).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant characterized by its naturally pyramidal habit, shiny, rich plum brown new growth that holds the dark coloration through the season in two or three flushes of new growth, mite resistance, and deep green, satiny mature foliage with soft spines that don't catch your clothing, profuse and long lasting bright red berries, and good cold tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ilex plant named ‘FarrowMrP’, characterized by its upright, low mounded and compact plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; flat dark green-colored leaves; typically only male flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ilex plant named ‘FarrowBPop’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; flat dark green-colored leaves; numerous bright red-colored berries; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ilex plant named ‘FarrowSK6’, characterized by its upright and narrowly pyramidal plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; small, glossy dark green-colored leaves; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex aquifolium, ‘Spek 02’, that is characterized by its variegated foliage with deep green centers and golden yellow margins, its deep purple-red young shoots, its good winter hardiness, and its ability to be readily propagated by softwood stem cuttings.