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holly

Ilex 'Rock Garden'

Overview

Holly (Ilex 'Rock Garden') is a low-maintenance broadleaf evergreen shrub native to Europe and North America. It grows up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a handsome pyramidal shape. Its glossy green, toothed leaves are an attractive backdrop for the profuse white flowers that bloom in spring, followed by noteworthy black berries in fall. A well-suited plant for landscape accents, hedges, or screen plants, this holly is winter-hardy and satisfyingly low-maintenance. Tolerant of various types of soil, this holly prefers sunny sites or partial shade. It's not a picky eater so minimal fertilizing is enough.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average

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Light

Full sun, part shade.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 5-9.

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Pruning

Best pruned in December, January, February, June, July, August, December, January, February, February, March, April, June, July, August.

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Propagation

Layering Propagation, Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation

Uses & Symbolism

Attracts: Birds.

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