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Oakland Holly plants in Christmas containers of red holly berries and bright grass foliage of Everillo Carex

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Holly Plants & Trees

Growing holly plants offers numerous benefits. Whether you’d like to elevate your garden’s elegance with classic plants, create a natural privacy screen, or provide food for visiting birds, Southern Living hollies are an ideal choice. With their glossy evergreen leaves, textured leaves and vibrant berries, hollies add charm and beauty to any landscape.

Native and Hardy – Southern Living Hollies

Native to regions across the United States, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, these evergreen plants thrive in diverse environments, from woodlands to coastal areas. Holly plants are celebrated not only for their ornamental value but also for their ability to provide structure and year-round interest in gardens. They serve as excellent hedges, borders, or standalone specimens, creating visually appealing landscapes.

Holly plants and trees are relatively low-maintenance and adaptable to various soil conditions, making them suitable for different climates. They also attract birds and other wildlife, and their berries serve as a valuable food source during winter. Holly plants can also be pruned and shaped into our favorite — topiaries!

Factors to Consider When Selecting Holly Plants

When selecting your Souther Living Holly, consider these factors:

  1. Evaluate the amount of sunlight your garden receives. While most holly plants thrive in full sun, some varieties can tolerate partial shade.
  2. Take into account soil conditions and drainage, as holly plants prefer well-drained soil. Is your soil a bit boggy? Holly plants can be a lovely accent in a container or planter.
  3. Finally, think about the desired size, shape, and function of the holly plant, as different varieties have varying growth habits.

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Holly
Christmas Jewel® Holly bush with green pointed leaves

Christmas Jewel® Holly

Ilex Hybrid ‘HL 10-90’
Holly
Distinctive oak-shaped leaves and golden variegated foliage set this versatile evergreen holly tree apart

Golden Oakland® Holly

Ilex hybrid ‘MAGDEN’ PP30451
Holly
Tiny green leaves of Low Rider Holly crenata bush at close-up

Low Rider™ Holly

Ilex crenata ‘BLH01’ PP29799
Holly
A close-up of a well-trimmed, dense evergreen Holly Mini Touch bush with small, bright green leaves.

Mini Touch™ Holly

Ilex crenata ‘BLHO2’ PPAF
Holly
Nelliet™ Ilex holly tree in an outdoor nursery

Nelliet™ Holly

Ilex Hybrid ‘ROX’ PPAF
Holly
Oakland® Holly trees with oak-shaped leaves; dense, bright green foliage

Oakland® Holly

Ilex hybrid ‘Magland’ PP14417
Holly
small red sky ilex holly plant in nursery pot

Red Sky™ Holly

Ilex crenata Hybrid ‘RutHol8’ PP35985
Holly
holly tree with red berries

Robin™ Holly

Ilex hybrid ‘Conin’ PP9486
Holly
Holly tree in the landscape

‘Screen Play’ Holly

Ilex integra × latifolia ‘Screen Play’ PP27524
Holly
A garden bed packed with mass plantings of Touch of Gold Holly bushes, Cast In Bronze Distylium and White Wedding Hydrangea

Touch of Gold® Holly

Ilex crenata ‘Adorned’
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