This is a great choice for a very ornamental plant that can cope with difficult conditions. It is not often available, and we have a good stock of excellent plants. We know that the demand will be high for such a desirable bush, so order now while stocks last.
The Needle Point Holly grows rapidly — as much as 3 feet a year — to soon reach 10 feet and perhaps 15 to 25 feet tall, if left untrimmed. It has an upright form, spreading out to 10 feet wide and ultimately to no more than 15 feet across.
Most mature trees in gardens are around 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide, so allow enough room when planting. When it comes to choosing locations for this plant, we really see what a great performer it is. It will grow well all through zone 7 and in warmer areas too , even doing well in harsh, prairie locations like southern Oklahoma. It will grow in all kinds of soils, including difficult alkaline ones, and wet or dry conditions.
It even grows well in coastal areas and it is very resistant to salt spray, from the ocean or from highways. It will grow in full sun or partial shade, so there are lots and lots of locations where this plant will thrive and outperform most other plant choices. Even if you have an ordinary, sheltered garden with good soil, do not think of this plant as only for harsh conditions — it is a great all-round garden plant too.
As a single specimen, a group, or planted as a hedge , this holly will rapidly develop into an attractive plant. With its winter-long crop of berries it will look at its most attractive just when other plants are taking a winter rest, and the garden is often dull.
Specimen plants will grow dense and full without trimming, although plants can be trimmed in early spring to keep them smaller. For a hedge, plant in a row, spacing the plants 3 to 5 feet apart. Left untrimmed it will make an attractive screen, or trimmed in early spring, a neater hedge.
More frequent trimming may reduce berries, but a very neat and tight hedge can easily be made. The leaves are smooth and glossy, narrow and up to 2.
The margin is smooth, but at the end is a single sharp spine, which gives the plant its name. Avoid planting near spaces where these spines could easily prick someone, but of course when turned into a hedge, you have something that unwanted visitors will never be able to push their way through. The flowers are inconspicuous and nestle among the leaves in spring.
In fall a heavy crop of bright red berries develop. These are larger than those of most other hollies, and a second tree is not needed for pollination.
The berries are eaten by birds, but many remain all through winter, brightening the garden, and making great decorations and wreathes for the holiday season. The horned holly Ilex cornuta grows wild in China and Korea, and it was brought to Europe in Pro Tip: For a dense privacy screen plant your Needlepoint Holly shrubs 7 to 8 feet apart.
Stagger the plants in 2 rows for even faster privacy. Needlepoint Holly Care. Needlepoint Hollies grow in full sun or part shade. They are extremely adaptable to just about any soil. Holly bushes should to be watered well when planted and kept moist with deep waterings at least once weekly for the first few months. Adding about 2 inches of mulch will help hold in moisture, protect the roots, and keep weeds at bay.
Once established Needlepoint Hollies are drought tolerant. Fertilize your holly shrub when planting and once yearly in spring with a balanced slow release fertilizer. Needlepoint hollies can be pruned heavily or not at all. Heavy pruning is best saved for winter while light trimming can be done anytime Plant Needlepoint Hollies in growing zones 7 to 9 for best results. Landscape ideas. The Needlepoint Holly is great for framing the entrance of your home or driveway.
This holly functions as a solid anchor for the corners of your home. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant s with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee.
Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly. For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide.
There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant s. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife. The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color s of your choice.
We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail. It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone.
Again, our 1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
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