15g Fine Line Holly

Ilex cornuta 'Fine Line'

Grows 10-15' ht x 5-10' sp 

Fine Line Holly prefers sun to part shade, great for hot and dry areas. It has a narrow upright shape. Berries in the fall and winter. Fine Line grows well in most soils including clay and poor soil.

Photo Credit: JC Raulston Arboretum

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.