{"product_id":"steeds-holly","title":"Steeds Japanese Holly – Dense Upright Columnar Evergreen Hedge (Ilex crenata 'Steeds')","description":"\u003c!-- Left Side: Description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-left-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteeds Japanese Holly Shrub\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Steeds Japanese Holly\u003c\/strong\u003e is an upright, evergreen shrub valued for its glossy, dark green foliage and naturally columnar growth habit. This versatile shrub is perfect for creating privacy screens, formal hedges, or as a vertical accent in mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces small white flowers in spring, followed by tiny black berries that attract birds. The dense foliage provides year-round interest and works well in both formal and informal landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e� Upright, columnar evergreen form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e� Mature Size: 96–120 in. tall, 36–48 in. wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ Thrives in full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e� Great for hedges, screens, and foundation plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e� Berries attract wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Right Side: Growing Info --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-right-zone\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"growing-zone-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zones: 5–8 outdoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"outdoor-map\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/0619\/2212\/files\/5-8.png?v=1591626185\" style=\"width: 100%;\" alt=\"USDA Zone Map\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"available-detail\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"plant-details-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96–120 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36–48 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIlex crenata 'Steeds'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen Shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ Section --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq pdp-faq-div\" id=\"section2\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-a\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eDoes it keep its color in winter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eYes, the glossy green foliage remains vibrant year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-b\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eIs pruning necessary?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003ePruning is optional but can be done to maintain shape or size, especially for formal hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-c\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eCan it grow in partial shade?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eYes, but for the best growth and dense foliage, plant it in full sun to light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-d\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eYes, Steeds Japanese Holly is generally deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-e\" type=\"checkbox\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-heading\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant them for a hedge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq-arrow-dwn\" class=\"faq-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-text\"\u003eSpace plants 3–4 feet apart for a dense hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pixies Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Line\/Starter \/ Potted \/ Single Plant","offer_id":52414921572627,"sku":"PX-STE-LIST","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon \/ Potted \/ Single Plant","offer_id":51899539783955,"sku":"PX-STE-8388-3140","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Gallon \/ Potted \/ Single Plant","offer_id":52414921605395,"sku":"PX-STE-1GA","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Potted \/ Single Plant","offer_id":52414921638163,"sku":"PX-STE-3GA","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon \/ Potted \/ Single Plant","offer_id":52414921670931,"sku":"PX-STE-5GA","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon \/ Potted \/ Single Plant","offer_id":52414921703699,"sku":"PX-STE-7GA","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1961\/4483\/files\/Ilex-crenata-Steeds-Steeds-Upright-Japanese-Holly.webp?v=1749159206","url":"https:\/\/homeandgardensforless.com\/products\/steeds-holly","provider":"homeandgardensforless.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}