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Description
Red Beauty Holly is an upright evergreen shrub with a compact conical habit and glossy, dark green foliage. Bright red berries display in fall and winter, but need a pollinator to fruit. Grows best in rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
l. aquifolium x l. rugosa x l. pernyi |
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Height: |
7' - 10' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 5' |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Camellia, Pieris
IMAGE: Nails Produce, 'Red Beauty' Holly
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
