Interspecific Ilex hybrid plant designated ‘Spartan’

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.

1. A new and distinct interspecific hybrid shrub plant of  Ilex,  substantially as herein shown and described.