The Liberty Holly is a dense, dark, lustrous green shrub with deeply serrated foliage. Grown in zones 5-9, it reaches a size of 10-15 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. Perfect for hedges or as a specimen plant.
Liberty Holly
Liberty Holly (Ilex × 'Liberty') is a hybrid holly cultivar that is known for its dense, pyramidal growth habit, dark green foliage, and bright red berries. It is a cross between Mary Nell Holly (Ilex × 'Mary Nell') and Red Delight Holly (Ilex × 'Red Delight').
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Liberty Holly is a vigorous grower, reaching a mature height of 15-20 feet and a spread of 10-15 feet. The leaves are large, glossy, and deeply serrated with 15-20 pairs of spines per leaf. The flowers are small and white, and they appear in the spring. The berries are bright red and they ripen in the fall and winter.
Liberty Holly is a popular choice for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings. It is also a good choice for foundation plantings. The dense foliage provides year-round interest, and the bright red berries add a splash of color in the fall and winter.
Liberty Holly is a low-maintenance shrub that is relatively easy to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The shrub is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during hot, dry weather. Liberty Holly can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
- Benefits of Liberty Holly:
- Dense, pyramidal growth habit
- Dark green, glossy foliage
- Bright red berries
- Vigorous grower
- Low-maintenance
- Planting and Care:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Well-drained soil is preferred
- Water regularly during hot, dry weather
- Prune to maintain shape and size
- Fertilize annually with a balanced fertilizer
- Uses:
- Hedges
- Screens
- Specimen plantings
- Foundation plantings
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 10 to 15 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 5 to 10 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex x 'Conty' |
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 10 to 15 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 5 to 10 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex x 'Conty' |
