Name: Ilex Needlepoint
Brand: GoBuyPlants
SKU: 1230103
Price: 61.75 USD
Availability: InStock

Add dependable evergreen screening with glossy foliage and abundant red winter berries. Needlepoint Holly forms a large, dense shrub with dark green leaves that taper to a subtle point. Female plants develop bright red berries after successful pollination, adding seasonal color and food for birds.

Growing Guide

Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
Mature Height: 10'–15'
Mature Width: 5'–10'
Spacing: 8'
Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint'
Common Name: Needlepoint Holly
Plant Type: Evergreen Female Holly Shrub
Bloom Color: White
Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
Foliage: Evergreen
Growth Habit: Large, Dense, and Upright
Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

Glossy dark green foliage
Abundant bright red berries
Dense evergreen screening
Adaptable to sun or partial shade
Provides wildlife value

Landscape Uses

Privacy screens
Hedges
Foundation plantings
Specimen plantings
Wildlife gardens

Planting & Care Tips

Plant in full sun to part sun.
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Water regularly during establishment.
Plant a compatible male holly nearby for berry production.

Companion Plants

Ilex China Boy
Hydrangea Tardiva
Nandina Gulf Stream
Carex Evergold
Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Size

3 GALLON

Plant Size at Shipment: (18" x 15")

Quantity

Georgia Grown

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If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.

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