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Dragon Slayer Holly

Ilex x aquipernyi 'Dragon Slayer'

$745.00 USD
Sale price  $745.00 USD Regular price 

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Size2XL|4-5 ft. tall||Ships in|3 to 4 Weeks

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A slim evergreen sentinel with glossy, spiny leaves and red berries that keep the winter garden looking alive

FEATURES: 

  • Naturally narrow, upright conical form that stays tidy and architectural in tight spaces
  • Glossy, spiny, dark green foliage delivers year-round structure and a classic holly look
  • Female selection that can set showy red berries in fall and hold them into winter when a compatible male pollinator is nearby
  • Strong, herringbone branching habit creates a full, layered silhouette instead of a sparse “string bean” look
  • Evergreen for winter color, with seasonal interest peaking as berries ripen red in fall and persist into colder months
  • Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
  • Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:

Plant Dragon Slayer where it can be the exclamation point, then calm the base with a generous mulch ring and a low, dark-green “collar” like boxwood or inkberry, and finish with something feathery nearby such as ornamental grasses or ferns so the holly’s strong lines look even sharper; if you want berries, tuck a compatible male holly within pollinating distance and keep the area open enough for good airflow so the foliage stays clean and glossy.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 5-7
Mature Height 15-20' tall
Mature Width 4-6' wide
Exposure Full Sun/Part Shade
Spacing 6-8' apart

Why Plant Dragon Slayer Holly?

Dragon Slayer Holly brings drama without the tantrums: a tall, narrow evergreen that reads crisp and confident all year, then turns on the holiday lights when its red fruit ripens and hangs on into winter. It was selected out of a controlled breeding program and noted for a fuller habit and tolerance of poorer soils compared with Dragon Lady, plus a slower, steadier growth rate that helps it keep that clean, tailored shape.

How to use Dragon Slayer Holly in the landscape?

Use Dragon Slayer as a vertical accent where you want height without width, like flanking an entry, marking a corner of the house, tightening up a foundation planting, or lining a drive where space runs narrow but you still want evergreen presence. It also works beautifully as a living screen or hedge, especially when you want privacy that looks polished instead of bulky, and it pairs naturally with softer shrubs and ornamental grasses that can play against its bold, glossy texture.

How Does Shipping Work?

Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.

*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.

Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.

Shipping Delays:

From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.

How Does Sizing Work?

The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)

Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.

All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!

See the size guides below.

How Trees are Shipped
Size 4XL D Trees Size 3XL C Trees Size 2XL B Trees Size XL A Trees Size LARGE AA Trees

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