Hollies: Variety and Care
Evergreen Hollies
Botanical Name: Ilex Crenata
This is a species of plant in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to eastern China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is an evergreen shrub used primarly for planting around the foundation of homes.
Blue Maid
Size: 8-10′ T x 6-8′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Blue Prince
Size: 8-10′ T x 6-8′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Carissa
Size: 3-4′ T x 4-6′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
China Boy
Size: 3-4′ T x 4-6′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
China Girl
Size: 8-10′ T x 6-8′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Compacta
Size: 6′ T x 6′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
*Can take moist conditions*
Dwarf Burford
Size: 8-10′ T x 4-6′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Helleri
Size: 2-4′ T x 3-5′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Hoogendorn
Size: 2′ T x 2-3′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Inkberry
Size: 4-5′ T x 4-5′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Needlepoint
Size: 10-15′ T x 10-12′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Sky Pencil
Size: 6-10 T x 2-4′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Soft Touch
Size: 2-3′ T x 2-3′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Steeds
Size: 8-10′ T x 3-4′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Yaupon
Size: 2-3′ T x 2-3′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Deciduous Hollies
Botanical Name: Ilex Decidua
This species is a deciduous, large shrub or small tree producing white flowers in late spring followed by red berries on plants in fall as well as the winter.
Orange Goblin
Size: 3-4′ T x 3-4′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Red Goblin
Size: 3-4′ T x 3-4′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Sparkleberry
Size: 8-10′ T x 8′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Winter Gold
Size: 8′ T x 8′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Winter Red
Size: 8′ T x 8′ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Holly Trees
American
Size: 20-30‘ T x 15-20’ W
Care: Part Shade/Shade
Nellie Stevens
Size: 20‘ T x 10’ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun
Oakland
Size: 15-20‘ T x 12-15’ W
Care: Full Sun/Part Sun