What is Horned Holly?
Horned Holly (Ilex cornuta) is a shrub or small tree native to China's central and southern regions as well as Korea. Horned Holly (Latin: Ilex cornuta, family Aquifoliaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Horned Holly? — PlantSage
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What is Horned Holly
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Horned Holly (Ilex cornuta). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Horned Holly safe?
Horned Holly is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Where does Horned Holly grow?
Horned Holly is a member of the Aquifoliaceae family native to CHN, CHC, CHS, CHH, and KOR. Horned Holly (Ilex cornuta) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil with a pH of 4.5–5.5.
Can I grow Horned Holly at home?
Horned Holly grows best in USDA zone 7-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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