Ilex China Girl ~ Holly

Enjoy abundant bright red winter berries and glossy evergreen foliage on a dense mounding holly. China Girl Holly produces small spring flowers that develop into red berries when pollinated by China Boy or another compatible male. Its dense branching provides structure, seasonal color, and shelter for birds.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
• Mature Height: 7'–10'
• Mature Width: 5'–8'
• Spacing: 6'
• Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Slow

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Ilex × meserveae 'China Girl'
• Common Name: China Girl Holly
• Plant Type: Evergreen Female Berry-Producing Shrub
• Bloom Color: White
• Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Dense, Slow-Growing, and Mounding
• Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

• Abundant bright red winter berries
• Glossy dark green foliage
• Dense mounding habit
• Provides food and shelter for birds
• Requires a compatible male pollinator

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Hedges
• Evergreen borders
• Wildlife gardens
• Mass plantings

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun to part sun.
• Provide moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Plant China Boy nearby for reliable berry production.

Companion Plants

• Ilex China Boy
• Hydrangea Little Lime®
• 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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