Mounding Holly Makes a Great Low HedgeThe Holly, Dwarf Yaupon, ‘Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’, is a dwarf, compact formed holly with small shiny leaves. It is excellent in planter boxes or as a low hedge.This plant matures at 3-5 feet high by 8-10 feet wide if left unpruned. The Dwarf Yaupon makes a gigantic mounded cushion if not pruned.Fruits on female yaupon holly are a beautiful red, in contrast to the shiny black fruits of Japanese holly. The showy berries often last for several months and they attract birds.It will grow in full shade to full sun, but the more light it has, the more dense its foliage will be. It is drought and salt spray tolerant.This broadleaf evergreen shrubs needs to planted in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and it is tolerant of salt spray.Whether you need one for a container or several for a low hedge, you can’t go wrong with the Dwarf Yaupon Holly. Buy yours now!* Keeps its mounding form* Coompact, dense holly* Classic red berries .
Category: Holly Bushes
Oakleaf Holly
A Big Plant for BIG Impact This is one big boy! Putting on a full foot in the spring each year, Oakleaf Holly quickly grows to its mature 15 feet high and 8 feet wide. Do you need a huge hedge to keep unwanted people and animals out (or in!)? Several of these big boys make a massive, spiky shielding hedge. Oakleaf is the premier holly with charming leaves shaped like – you guessed it – oak leaves. You might be surprised to know that, unlike many other hollies, the new leaves that pop out in the spring on this evergreen start out bronze or even burgundy colored. They stay this beautiful sheen for a couple of weeks before they mature into that deep classic holly green. One of the best features of the Oakleaf Holly, though, is that it doesn’t require another holly to pollinate, so you can be sure that you will get masses of bright orange-red berries all fall and winter. Even though these giants are a little too big for most foundation plantings if left to their own devices, they take a shearing like a champ and can be kept at whatever size you’d like. Full sun, light shade, rich soil, clay – these plants don’t need to be babied. If you need a massive, quick growing shrub that stays green year round, then you’ve found your plant. Order several to complete your foundation planting today! * Tough evergreen * Sun or shade * Berries all winter.
Compact Japanese Holly
Colorful Holly with Year-Round InterestCompact Japanese Holly, Ilex cenata ‘Compacta’, ornamental shrub. Plant several for a lovely, low hedge or even just one as an elegant accent in your perennial bed. Your Compact Japanese Holly is sure to amaze you with its color and vivacity. New growth stems emerge with a delightful, purple hue that creates a gorgeous mix of shades amid the evergreen foliage. The slightly scalloped edges of the leaves present an additional decorative appearance compared to other common evergreens. Step up close in spring and you’ll be treated to the sight of adorable little blooms of yellow-tinted, white perfection. The glossy, dark green foliage persists in its this compacta holly evergreen vitality all year-round, accented with petite, black fruit in fall. The fruit hangs on into winter, a boon for wildlife and a decorative feature against the white, winter snows. Compact Japanese Holly will grow up to 4-6 feet in height with an equal width. It has an upright habit with an oval shape and well-branched, compact form. Japanese Holly grows naturally beautiful, but is amenable to pruning if you so desire. It can even be guided into particular shapes so is great as a topiary specimen. Everyone loves a Holly plant, and Compact Japanese Holly is certainly one of the best. Flowers, fruit, uniquely-shaped leaves and a mix of foliage color all come together in this one Holly to make it an outstanding choice. Compact Japanese Holly is even remarkably easy to grow and sure to bring its vibrant color and lively characteristics to your landscape for years to come. * Ornamental evergreen * Deer resistant * Considered allergy free * Heat and humidity tolerant * Rabbit resistant * Urban tolerant.
Royal Family Holly
Self-fertilizing Ornamental Evergreen with Winter Appeal Royal Family Holly is an ornamental evergreen with decorative winter berries. A few of these would form a spectacular hedge near your home, or plant one anywhere you could use some winter color. Royal Family Holly has some of the most elegant vegetation you will ever see. The foliage has a unique shape, long celebrated in literature and folklore. The incredibly glossy, green serrated leaves are so shiny that they catch the sunlight at any time of year. Its evergreen nature ensures that it will be a vibrant spectacle in your yard year-round, and I haven’t even mentioned the decorative berries yet! Your Royal Family Holly is a winning combination of both Blue Prince Holly and Blue Princess Holly. The mix of the two ensures that you will have lovely red berries on your Holly to spice up the muted colors of your winter landscape. It all begins in spring with tiny white flowers, transitioning into green fruit that ripens to red. The effect of bright red against the glossy green foliage is breathtaking, especially when contrasted against the winter snow. Royal Family Holly grows up to 10 feet high with an 8 foot spread. The deer don’t like it, but your songbirds and other wildlife will love its berries (which are not edible for humans). It doesn’t require special care, but adapts well to pruning. Holly is one of the most beautiful and sought-after plants for its beauty as a landscape plant. Everyone should have one of these historic and beautiful specimens in their yard. * Glossy, Evergreen Foliage * Decorative Drupes * Wildlife interest.
Castle Wall® Holly
Elegant Male HollyCastle Wall Holly is a broadleaf evergreen. It would make an outstanding foundation plant or you could pair it with a female Holly for their decorative appeal.Your Castle Wall Holly is a Proven Winners selection plant, and lives up to the distinction with its exceptional foliage and hardy nature. It’s a newer, more compact variety of Holly with better branching, waxy leaves and great pollinating ability. The foliage has the classic serrated, Holly-leaf shape and it’s sometimes referred to as a “blue holly” for its vibrant coloring. This is a Holly typically valued for its use in holiday arrangements, and just one is enough to pollinate several female Holly plants (if you prefer to have the traditional red berries as well). Castle Wall is fast-growing, so before you know it you’ll have a large, vibrant shrub to provide year-round color for your landscape.Castle Wall Holly will grow up to 8 feet in height with a 3-foot spread. It has a compact and pyramidal form. It’s adaptable to a variety of soils and in fact is a Holly that is likely to even thrive in boggy conditions.Holly plants have long been sought after for their enduring beauty and hardy nature, and Castle Wall is no exception. Why not pair one with a female variety today and reap the enjoyment of year-round vibrant color as well as the decorative red berries both you, and your wildlife, will love.* Decorative foliage * Compact * Thrives in wet soil * Male pollinator for Castle Spire.
Acadiana Holly
The Most Beautiful Privacy Screen You’ll Ever SeeAcadiana Holly, Ilex x ‘Magina’, is an evergreen shrub with an upright form. Plant a few of these for one of the most beautiful privacy screens you’ll ever see. Use just one as a foundation plant that will bring you year-round interest.Your Acadiana Holly foliage has a dramatic appearance with its deeply-serrated leaves and glossy shine. The leaves are truly amazing with new growth taking on a reddish-hue that transitions to a vibrant, deep green with age.The addition of brilliant, red berries in autumn adds to the display, a stand-out in any setting. The berries persist into the winter, a popular draw for your feathered friends, who adore Holly for its winter treat and reliable shelter. Other wild creatures likewise enjoy Holly, so it’s an overall boon for your natural surroundings.Acadiana Holly will grow up to 14 feet in height with an 8-foot spread. It has an upright habit and pyramidal form. Holly is generally very easy to grow, hardy and trouble-free.Acadiana Holly is beloved for its wildlife appeal and ornamental nature as a landscape shrub, as well as in various decorations and crafts. You won’t want to miss out on having one of these exceptional evergreens for your own home this year!* Ornamental foliage * Red berries * Wildlife interest * Hardy * Deer resistant.
Dwarf Burford Holly
Exceptional Holly in Dwarf Form Dwarf Burford Holly is a broadleaf evergreen with ornamental features. Lovely as both an accent or low hedge, this vibrant shrub is sure to provide year-round interest in your yard. Your Dwarf Burford Holly is one of the most popular Holly varieties available. Its emerald-green new growth blends majestically with the darker green of the mature foliage—and stand-out in coloring among other common evergreen shrubs. Clusters of petite, pristine-white flowers appear in spring to later give way to small berry-like fruit. Its fall fruit adds additional drama to the luster of the foliage. Even without a pollinator you can count on this Holly’s large, scarlet berries brightening your winter landscape…and the birds will adore it as well. Dwarf Burford Holly will grow 4 to 6 feet in height with an equal spread. It has a compact, mounded habit and is very easy to care for. Unlike many other shrubs, you won’t need a pollenizer in order to enjoy the decorative advantages of the fall/winter fruit, but having one will certainly allow your Holly to bear heavier.Dwarf Burford Holly also has the advantage of being a bit less prickly than some other Holly choices, Each leaf reaches a graceful point, but not quite as extreme as other varieties, so if you choose to do some pruning, you won’t have to worry about getting scratched up. There are several Holly varieties to choose from, but Dwarf Burford Holly is certainly one of the finest. Apart from its exceptional, decorative qualities and hardy nature, Burford Holly is small enough to enjoy even if you have limited space. Use a Burford to fill in an unsightly space in the garden, plant some as a lovely hedge along your home or even place one in a container on your patio. The possibilities are endless with a Dwarf Burford Holly. * Evergreen * Fragrant spring flowers * Winter interest * Salt tolerant * Works well in containers.
Oakland Holly
A Classic Holly Made Even Better! Do you want to add some nice structural shape to your foundation plantings? Or does your perennial bed need some strong, thick, shrubby height to make it really pop this year? Then Oakland Holly, Illex hybrid ‘Magland’, is the plant that you are looking for. The Oakland Holly is a beautiful plant that is kin to the world renowned Oak Leaf Holly. It has all of the best characteristics of this standard – it stays beautifully green all year round; it grows quickly to form a thick, impenetrable hedge; and it has classic deep red berries in the fall. Its leaves are instantly recognizable, shaped like serrated oak leaves, with multiple spines. What makes Oakland Holly better is that is quickly grows into – and stays in – the very desirable pyramid shape that other hollies are so often pruned to by landscapers. Use this great shrub as a foundation hedge to frame the garage or front door. Grow several side-by-side for a protective boundary hedge. The spines make it an excellent deterrent. Oakland Hollies can grow to 15 to 20 feet tall and 12 to 15 feet wide very quickly. This makes it an excellent screen. It takes shearing very well and can be kept at any height you wish, but with its classic shape no pruning is needed. If you need a quick growing shrub that stay green year round, then you’ve found your plant. Order several Oakland Hollies to complete your foundation planting today! * Tough evergreen * Sun or shade * Classic pyramid shape* Red berries in late winter .