University of Florida

Ilex cornuta

Common name(s): Chinese Holly, Horned Holly

Plant type: evergreen medium shrub
Primary method of propagation: cutting

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 75-80 degrees F
Time to rooting: 6-8 weeks