Steeds Upright Japanese Holly is a densely branched upright evergreen shrub with flattened dark green leaves reminiscent of boxwood. If pollinated, the tiny white flowers give way to ornamental black fruits Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
East Asia and eastern Russia |
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
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Spread: |
5’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Azalea, Peony
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