- USDA Growing Zones 6-9
- 3-4 Feet Tall
- 3-4 Feet Wide
Low Rider Holly (Ilex crenata) is a small shrub that grows in a tight, round shape. It reaches no larger than 3 to 4 feet wide and high, so this little holly is ideal for featuring in containers, borders or hedges. It's an evergreen shrub, so it's also a good choice for those gardeners who love to prune and shape plants into topiary. Of course, you don't have to get that creative, and the compact bush can thrive with little attention in zones 6 through 9.
Low Rider Holly also is resistant to most pests and diseases and can tolerate either clay soil or salt in the air. The versatile shrub can perform well for nearly any landscape use. Take advantage of its salt tolerance to form a low hedge or border along a sidewalk or driveway. Use it to screen small objects or as a foundation shrub or hedge along the front of your house for year-round curb appeal.
Low Rider Holly Care
Plant Low Rider Holly in full sun or part shade, digging a hole about two times larger than its container's diameter. Water well and add soil if needed after filling the hole back up. After that, it has low-water needs. Mulch around your holly to help it retain some moisture, especially in summer heat. You can fertilize the shrub once a year in spring to help support new growth. Otherwise, just enjoy this little stunner.
Low Rider Holly Spacing
For a pretty evergreen hedge, plant several Low Rider Holly shrubs together, spacing them about 3 to 4 feet apart from each shrub's center.
Low Rider Holly Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Mature Width: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Rounded |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Resists: Disease, Pests |
| Tolerates: Salt |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting, Mixed Garden Bed |
| Plant Brand: Southern Living Plants |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Ilex crenata 'BLH01' PP29799 |
- SKU:
- LRDHLY
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
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
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
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
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Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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