Care

Planting & Growing

Provide enriched, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.

Deer Resistant Yes
Family Holly
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage and ornamental berries.
Foliage Color Green
Genus Ilex
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 6
Landscape Uses Accent, Massing, Screening, Naturalizing
Light Needs Full Sun, Partial Shade
Mature Height 14 feet
Prune Time Late Winter Pruning
Water Needs Average to Moist