- USDA Hardiness Zones 6 - 8
- Height 1 - 1.5 Feet
- Spread 1 - 1.5 Feet
The Brass Buckle Holly from Proven Winners ColorChoice is a miniature shrub with great evergreen foliage that provides color all year. These low maintenance shrubs are also salt tolerant and heat tolerant, making it perfect to plant between the sidewalk and street (the hellstrip). This is one of the smallest hollies available in the market. We also like using these in garden planters because of the year round color and interest.
These small shrubs are only 1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide. Perfect for next to walkways and paths, or by the sidewalk. Plant these in an area that gets at least 4 hours of sunlight each day, although these can handle over 8 hours of direct sunlight. These are hardy from zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b.
Brass Buckle® Japanese Holly Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-8 |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Height: 1-1.5 Feet |
Spread: 1-1.5 Feet |
Spacing: 1.5-2 Feet |
Habit: Mounded |
Watering: Average |
Shrub Type: Evergreen |
Scientific Name: Ilex crenata 'ANNYS1' USPP 26,997 |
Common Name: Brass Buckle® Japnese Holly |
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- ILEBB
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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