Ilex Dragon Lady

Create a narrow evergreen screen with glossy spiny foliage and bright scarlet winter berries. Dragon Lady® Holly grows in a strong pyramidal form that provides privacy without excessive width. Female plants produce abundant red berries after pollination, adding winter color and wildlife value.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8
• Mature Height: 10'–12'
• Mature Width: 4'–6'
• Spacing: 5'
• Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Ilex × aquipernyi 'Meschick'
• Common Name: Dragon Lady® Holly
• Plant Type: Evergreen Female Holly Shrub
• Bloom Color: White
• Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Narrow, Upright, and Pyramidal
• Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

• Narrow pyramidal habit
• Glossy spiny dark green foliage
• Scarlet red winter berries
• Excellent privacy shrub
• Provides food and shelter for birds

Landscape Uses

• Privacy screens
• Narrow hedges
• Vertical accents
• Foundation 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 Limelight®
• Nandina Gulf Stream
• Carex Everillo
• 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.