Hollies

Ilex crenata 'Chesapeake'

The 'Chesapeake' holly has a dense, pyramidal growth habit and will reach 6-8' tall and 4-6' wide. Its leaves have a curved shape to them and are deep, glossy green. Clusters of black, ornamental berries will appear in the fall.

Ilex crenata 'Hoogendoorn'

This low growing, dense variety is wider than it is tall, reaching 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide. Dark green foliage is long and flat. Great for shrub borders or low hedging.

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'

Densely-branched, evergreen accent plant with a narrow columnar habit. The lustrous dark green leaves are beautiful throughout the seasons. Mature size is 6-10' tall and 1-2' wide.

Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'

Shamrock Compact Inkberry. This compact form of the native inkberry has lustrous dark green leaves. It is a slow growing, evergreen shrub that will reach 3-4' tall and wide. Tolerates wet sites. Excellent for foundation planting and hedging.

Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'

The 'Jim Dandy' is a male pollinator for early-flowering, female winterberry. It will not produce berries, but has rich-green foliage. It will reach 6-8' tall and wide. Plant one for ever five females in the area.

Ilex x 'Rutzan' PP14,750

The 'Red Beauty' is a dense variety that produces large clusters of vibrant, red berries in the fall that persist through the winter. It will reach 8-10' tall and 4-5' wide and is often used for hedging. Best berry production when planted with blue male hollies.