Hollies

Ilex glabra 'Compacta'

Compact Inkberry. The 'Compact' inkberry keeps a dense, rounded habit, growing 4-6' tall and wide. It is a slow grower and can easily be pruned back if desired. This variety can handle full sun or part shade and does well in moist soils, making this a great option for foundation areas that retain water. Black berries will appear in fall and persist through winter when paired with a pollinator, such as the 'Nordic'.

Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17' PP 27,554

Gem Box Inkberry. The 'Gem Box' is a dwarf variety that will reach 2-3' tall and wide. It is a great option for low hedging and container gardening. Evergreen foliage is dark green and keeps its luster through the seasons.

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 'FarrowMrP' PP25,834

Mr. Poppins Winterberry. 'Mr. Poppins' is a male variety that is used to pollinate female winterberry. It is a dwarf variety that will reach 3-4' tall and wide. Often used to pollinate 'Berry Heavy' and 'Berry Nice'.

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'

Winter Red Winterberry. The 'Winter Red' produces clusters of red berries in the fall that persist into winter on bare stems. This variety will reach 6-8' tall and wide at maturity. Best berry set when pollinated by Southern Gentleman.

Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee' PP14,310

The 'Castle Spire' has an upright growth habit and will reach 8-10' tall and 3-4' wide. Its dark, blue-green foliage is accented by red berries in the fall that persist into winter. Planting near blue male holly will produce best berry set.

Ilex x 'HL10-90' PP14477

Dense, pyramidal, upright holly with dark green foliage and large, apple-red berries. No pollinator is needed for this showy female plant. Reaches 10' tall and 6-8' wide when mature. Great screen or specimen.

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.