Holly
Compact Ilex crenata, commonly known as compact Japanese holly, is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its small, glossy, dark green leaves that resemble boxwood. It has a naturally mounded, compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for low hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. This slow-growing shrub typically reaches 3 to 6 feet in height and width, maintaining a tidy appearance with minimal pruning. It thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Resistant to pests and diseases, compact Ilex crenata is a low-maintenance and versatile option for landscapes, offering year-round greenery.
Sky Pencil holly (Ilex crenata) is a narrow, upright evergreen shrub known for its sleek, columnar growth habit. Reaching heights of 6 to 10 feet with a width of just 1 to 3 feet, it is an excellent choice for small spaces, container planting, or as a vertical accent in the landscape. Its glossy, dark green foliage remains vibrant year-round, providing structure and interest in gardens. Sky Pencil holly is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, thriving best in well-drained soil with full to partial sun. It is often used for borders, hedges, or framing entryways, adding an elegant and modern touch to outdoor spaces.
Soft Touch Ilex crenata is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its soft, glossy, dark green foliage and dense, mounded growth habit. Unlike traditional hollies, its leaves lack spines, making it a great alternative to boxwoods for low hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. Growing 2-3 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. This hardy shrub is drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its neat, rounded form. Its elegant appearance and year-round greenery make it a versatile choice for landscaping.
Needlepoint Ilex cornuta is an evergreen holly known for its distinctive, narrow, and slightly twisted dark green leaves with a single spine at the tip. This Chinese holly variety grows in a dense, upright form, typically reaching 6-10 feet tall and wide, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, or specimen plantings. In spring, it produces small white flowers, followed by bright red berries in fall and winter, which attract birds. Needlepoint holly thrives in full sun to partial shade, is highly adaptable to various soil conditions, and is resistant to pests and diseases. Its tolerance for heat, drought, and urban environments makes it a low-maintenance and reliable landscape shrub.
Nellie R. Stevens (Ilex × 'Nellie R. Stevens') is a fast-growing, broadleaf evergreen holly known for its dense, pyramidal shape and glossy, dark green foliage. This hybrid holly, a cross between Ilex aquifolium and Ilex cornuta, grows 15-25 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for privacy screens, hedges, or specimen plantings. It produces small white flowers in spring, followed by abundant bright red berries in fall and winter, which attract birds. Adaptable to various soil types, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, is drought-tolerant once established, and requires minimal maintenance.
Oakland Ilex 'Magland', a Southern Living plant selection, is an elegant evergreen holly known for its naturally dense, pyramidal growth and distinctive oak-shaped leaves. Reaching 15-20 feet tall and 12-15 feet wide, it makes an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, or as a specimen tree. Unlike traditional hollies, its foliage is deep green, glossy, and has a refined, slightly serrated edge. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil. Oakland holly is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and low-maintenance, making it a resilient and attractive addition to Southern landscapes.
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