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Helleri Holly

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 6 - 9

The dense, glossy foliage of the Helleri Holly gives this evergreen shrub its striking good looks. Woody branches are dotted with small, oval leaves that are dark green with a lighter shade of green around the edges. This mounding, multi-branched perennial is also known as Ilex crenata, Japanese holly, or box-leaved holly. Small flowers that are not very showy bloom in the spring and give way to glossy black berries.

Use Helleri Holly in borders, hedging, or to cover foundations. This plant naturally has a very organic shape, but it can be pruned to maintain a specific look or to ensure it does not outgrow its space. This shrub is grown for its shiny foliage, and the flowers are not significant, but the blooms and later the berries attract birds and butterflies. The Helleri Holly is a perennial in USDA zones 6 through 9.

Helleri Holly Plant Care

Plant in full sun to part shade. This plant prefers less frequent saturating soaks so deeply water the plant during the first couple of years to promote root development. Once established, the Helleri Holly is as self-sufficient as plants can be, so water during an extreme drought, but otherwise, this plant thrives on neglect. Use slightly acidic soil that allows for good drainage.

Fertilize this Holly once every 2 to 3 years in the spring to promote new growth. Use a balanced plant food or select a variety specifically intended for trees and shrubs. Prune to remove damaged sections or overgrowth or give this plant a trim to maintain a specific size or a stylized look.

Helleri Holly Plant Spacing

Established Helleri Holly will be 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide. Create a hedge or dense mass planting by spacing the shrubs 3 feet apart. Space the plants at least 4 feet apart if you want space surrounding each shrub.

Helleri Holly Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 3 - 5 Feet
Spacing: 3 Feet
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest
Brand: Southern Living Plants
Common Name: Helleri Holly
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Ilex crenata 'Heleri'
SKU:
HOLLYH

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Known As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

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

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

#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

#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

#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


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