10g Needlepoint Holly

Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint'

Grows 8'-10' ht x 3'-5' sp 

Grown as a dense rounded shrub or small tree, 'Needlepoint' is hardy Holly with lustrous, dark green, spiny leaves. It produces red or yellow berries which remain throughout the winter. Use it as a foundation, hedge, border, or screen. Thrives in moist well-drained soil.

Photo Credit: Fast Growing Trees and East Coast Garden Center

3g Carissa Holly

Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'

Grows 3-4' ht & sp

The Carissa Holly has dense foliage with leathery dark olive-green leaves that have one spine at the tip. New growth is burgundy red. It is a slow-growing compact, rounded shrub. Use it as a foundation, hedge, border, or screen. Thrives in moist well-drained soil.

Photo Credit:  NC State Extension

3g Compacta Holly

Ilex crenata 'Compacta'

Grows 6' - 8' ht x 8' - 10' sp 

Compacta Hollies has dense foliage with soft, rounded and dark green leaves.  It is a medium-growing small, rounded shrub. Use it as a foundation, hedge, border, or screen. Thrives in moist well-drained soil.