Ilex Helleri

Create a neat low evergreen border with small spineless leaves and a naturally rounded habit. Helleri Holly forms a slow-growing dense mound of dark green foliage. Female plants may produce glossy black berries when pollinated by a compatible male holly.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
• Mature Height: 2'–4'
• Mature Width: 3'–5'
• Spacing: 4'
• Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Slow

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Helleri'
• Common Name: Helleri Holly
• Plant Type: Evergreen Female Holly Shrub
• Bloom Color: White
• Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Dwarf, Compact, and Rounded
• Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

• Small spineless dark green leaves
• Compact rounded habit
• Year-round evergreen structure
• Possible black fall and winter berries
• Low-maintenance landscape shrub

Landscape Uses

• Low hedges
• Foundation plantings
• Rock gardens
• Borders
• Mass plantings

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun to part sun.
• Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Prune lightly in spring if shaping is needed.

Companion Plants

• Ilex Golden Helleri
• Hydrangea Bobo®
• Carex Everest
• Nandina Firepower
• 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.