The Male and female plant are grown alongside each other for prolific berry production so that this mounding evergreen holly boasts a profusion of bright red berries each fall, backed by lustrous green foliage. The dense branching habit takes well to formal pruning, so it can be kept much smaller, and is useful as a shaped hedge. The ornamental berries are a valuable food source for over wintering birds. Excellent heat tolerance.
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Spring
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. Pruning time: winter.