Ilex General Information
Blue Holly are evergreen shrubs with bright red fruit. Berries appear on females after flowering and mature to bright red, remaining until mid-winter or later. Provides welcome color in the winter landscape. Cut branches are welcome additions for holiday arrangements. Birds love the berries.
Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow.
Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho
at this time.
Ilex Plant Care
Use Ilex Castle Wall to pollinate for berry production. Excessive pruning is not recommended - prune newly emerging foliage to shape if desired. Berries on old wood. Hard pruning is best done in stages over 2-3 years and only if necessary. Fertilize in early spring with a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs.