- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 8 Feet
- Mature Spread 4 - 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 6 - 8
Looking for something to add some color and warmth to your winter landscape? This evergreen shrub will wow you with bright red berries, glossy dark green foliage, and an upright pyramidal form that requires very little maintenance. This variety was bred with these characteristics in mind and only requires the placement of a male blue holly bush nearby to pollinate it. Combined with its height of 6 to 8 feet, a spread of 4 to 6 feet, and crimson berries that last from fall until winter, this shrub is perfect as either a statement plant or a group to form an elegant and stately hedge. The cut foliage also makes splendid indoor and outdoor winter decorations!
Red Beauty holly has an indeterminate fragrance and grows in a smaller, denser shape than other varieties of holly. It is deer tolerant and will provide a food source for birds during the winter months and excellent bird-watching opportunities. It isn't vulnerable to pests or diseases and is typically quite hardy.
Red Beauty Holly Care
Plant this holly in an area that receives full sun in neutral to acidic soil pH. It prefers moist but well-drained loam, chalk, or clay soil. Directly after planting, water deeply to support proper root system development every day for the first week and then twice weekly until established. After being established, reduce watering to an average amount of about 2 inches of water weekly.
This variety of holly requires little to no pruning. The foliage can be sheared in the winter, but it doesn’t need pruning to retain its form. For winter care, mulch around the base, 2 to 3 inches deep, but don't touch the mulch to the bottom of the trunk.
Red Beauty Holly Spacing
Red Beauty Holly is a large shrub that can grow about 6 to 8 feet tall and has a spread of 4 to 6 feet. When planting, give it at least 4 to 5 feet of room to let it grow its mature size.
Red Beauty Holly Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Deep Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Hand Pick For You |
| Common Name: Red Beauty Holly |
| Other Name(s): Red Beauty Holly |
| Scientific Name: Ilex X rutzan 'Red Beauty' |
- SKU:
- 1231004076-pc
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 Know 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 Know 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 Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 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 Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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 Know 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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