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 primarily 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