Holly / Ilex
There are over 400 species of evergreen or deciduous holly (Ilex) trees, shrubs and climbers. Holly has been used for its beautiful foliage and berries since Roman times. Holly is well adapted for the Southern climate. Holly has long been prized for its use as hedges and dramatic landscape accents.
Cultivation: North American hollies prefer neutral to acid soil, while Asian and European species are less fussy. Green hollies will grow in part shade; however, most variegated hollies require full sun.
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China Boy
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China Girl
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Crenata "151"
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Crimson Beauty
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Emily Brunner
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Nellie R. Stevens
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Oak Leaf
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Savannah
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Sky Pencil
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Upright Yaupon
China Boy (Ilex 'Medob')
- Height: 7' to 10'
- Width: 5' to 8'
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Foliage: Green to brilliant red
China Girl (Ilex 'Mesog')
- Height: 7' to 10'
- Width: 5' to 8'
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Foliage: Green to brilliant red
Crenata "151" (Ilex Crenata)
- Height: 2' to 10'
- Width: 2' to 10'
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Foliage: Dark green in summer.
Leaves turn yellow in fall.
Crimson Beauty (Ilex 'Crimson Beauty')
- Height: 8' to 10'
- Width: 4' to 6'
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Foliage: Dark green
Emily Brunner (Ilex x 'Emily Brunner')
- Height: 15' to 18'
- Width: 10' to 15'
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Foliage: Medium green
Nellie R. Stevens (Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens')
- Height: 15' to 20'
- Width: 10' to 15'
- Growth Rate: Medium to fast
- Foliage: Dark green
Oak Leaf (Ilex x 'Oakleaf')
- Height: 14' to 16'
- Width: 6' to 8'
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Foliage: Green
Savannah (Ilex x. attenuata 'Savannah')
- Height: 15' to 25'
- Width: 8' to 12'
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Foliage: Medium green
Sky Pencil (Ilex Crenata 'Sky Pencil')
- Height: 8' to 12'
- Width: 2' to 3'
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Foliage: Dark green
Upright Yaupon (Ilex Vomitoria 'Pride of Houston')
- Height: 10' to 15'
- Width: 5' to 8'
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Foliage: Dark green
These are our most common varieties of holly. If you are interested in another variety, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give us a call at 256-751-2491.
