Question From: C. Danielson - MASSACHUSETTS
Q: I was given a holly labelled ilex "Victory" but nothing else on the label. It has a more oval shaped leaf than the other holly I have on the property. I've planted it at my summer home on Cape Cod, hoping the zone there is better than the cold in Central Massachusetts where I live. Can you tell me "anything" about it?
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Chuck, Google Ilex 'Victory' to get the straight skinny on your holly. I read it does not like to be transplanted and will not be happy on the coast. But they did not say what coast. Good Luck and Happy Yardening, Nancy
Q: If I move this holly to central am where the zone is different, will it survive? Also, it is a female plant. I was told by the gift giver that all it needs is a male of any type of holly in order to produce berries. Is this true?
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Plants that resent transplanting, resent transplanting in or out of their zone. Ilex opacca 'Victory' does not do well in coastal areas. Also a male Ilex of the same specie - oppaca is needed to fertilize a female. Finding one in a coastal area might be a stretch. According to my research Victory is hardy to zone 5 or 20 degrees below zero. Hope this helps. Google Ilex opacca 'Victory' for more information. Best Nancy
