Needlepoint Holly is a versatile evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It is grown in zones 6-9 and is perfect for screening, massing, or grouping.
Needlepoint Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint') is a dense, pyramidal evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to China. It is known for its glossy, dark green leaves and abundant red berries.
Needlepoint Holly grows 10 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. It has smooth-sided leaves that are slightly twisted and have a single spine at the tip. The leaves are arranged alternately on the stems. Needlepoint Holly blooms in the spring, producing small, white flowers that are not very showy. The flowers are followed by bright red berries that ripen in the fall and persist into winter.
Needlepoint Holly is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it does appreciate regular watering during the first year after planting. Needlepoint Holly is also relatively pest- and disease-free.
Needlepoint Holly is a popular ornamental plant that is used in a variety of landscape settings. It can be used as a hedge, specimen plant, or foundation planting. It is also a good choice for container growing.
Here are some tips for caring for Needlepoint Holly:
- Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once a year in the spring.
- Prune in the late winter to shape the plant and control its growth.
- Protect from deer and rabbits.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 8-11 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Partial |
| Mature Width: | 5-10 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
