| Botanical name | Ilex mitis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December It bears small white flowers in summer. |
| Common name(s) | Cape holly |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Bears glossy, dark green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | It is excellent for damp areas or near water. |
| Fruit | Bears red berries in autumn, which attract birds. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Wildlife attractions | birds |
| Other languages | Wit-hout (A) Iphuphuma (Z) Umduma (X) Monomane (NS) |
Ilex mitis (Cape holly)
- Botanical name: Ilex mitis
- Common name(s): Cape holly
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A large, evergreen tree with glossy, dark green foliage. It bears small white flowers in summer followed by red berries in autumn, which attract birds. Relatively fast growing and excellent for damp areas or near water.
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Ilex mitis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December It bears small white flowers in summer. 
Bears glossy, dark green foliage.
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