Care

Planting & Growing
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.

Attracts Birds
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Holly
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Ilex
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 5
Landscape Uses Barrier, Border, Hedge, Massing, Screening, Specimen, Urban Garden, Wildlife Garden, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 10 feet
Mature Width 8 feet
Prune Time Late Winter Pruning
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0