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This easy to grow evergreen can be planted just about anywhere. Steeds Holly, Ilex crenata 'Steeds', is known for its tolerance to temperatures well below zero and its dense bright green foliage that keeps its color all year long. It produces tiny white blooms transform into black berries for winter ornamental purposes. It can be pruned to shape regularly without being bothered.
Its dark green foliage is dense and attractive. The Steeds Holly is an evergreen and its color will be enjoyed year around. You will notice this Japan natives tiny white flowers in the late summer and though fall. Those blooms produce the ornamental black berries that remain intact through winter. This evergreen can tolerate temperatures up to negative thirty. It has an upright habit that reaches up to eight feet. The spread can reach six feet. It makes a great hedge, border plant, and wonderful for framing doorways. Plant for privacy purposes, or as a focal point for all year color.
Steeds Holly Care
The Steeds Holly loves the sun. Plant in full sun and ensure it receives at least six hours of sun per day. While it is highly adaptable, this shrub prefers slightly acidic soil. The soil must all be moist and well drained. During the first growing season water regularly and deep. Once established, it will be more tolerant to drier conditions. In the spring apply general fertilizer. Pruning regularly to shape is tolerated but not necessary.
Steeds Holly Spacing
For hedging purposes, spacing should be 3-4 feet, center on center when remaining under three feet tall. For taller hedges 5-6 feet, center on center, and5 feet of clearance from other plants and structures is recommended.
Steeds Holly Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6 - 8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 5 - 6 Feet
- Plant Spacing
- 5 - 6 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Upright, Compact
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- n/a
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Winter Interest, Spring Flowering, 4 Season Interest
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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.
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
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
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
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
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#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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#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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