Evergreen elegance with a bold pop of winter red to brighten your landscape year-round
FEATURES:
- Dense pyramidal shape with rich, glossy green evergreen foliage
- Bright red berries appear in fall and last into winter
- Outstanding choice for privacy screening or formal hedging
- Excellent bird habitat and winter food source
- Requires a male holly nearby for berry production
- Cold hardy and adaptable in a variety of soils
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
To ensure berry production, pair Festive® Red Holly with a male pollinator such as Blue Prince Holly. Position the male within 20 to 30 feet for optimal cross-pollination. When creating a privacy hedge, stagger planting to soften lines and allow for natural shaping.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 8-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Evergreen elegance with a bold pop of winter red to brighten your landscape year-round
FEATURES:
- Dense pyramidal shape with rich, glossy green evergreen foliage
- Bright red berries appear in fall and last into winter
- Outstanding choice for privacy screening or formal hedging
- Excellent bird habitat and winter food source
- Requires a male holly nearby for berry production
- Cold hardy and adaptable in a variety of soils
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
To ensure berry production, pair Festive® Red Holly with a male pollinator such as Blue Prince Holly. Position the male within 20 to 30 feet for optimal cross-pollination. When creating a privacy hedge, stagger planting to soften lines and allow for natural shaping.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 8-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Festive® Red Holly?
How to use Festive® Red Holly in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is a female variety and will require a male holly such as Blue Prince to produce berries. Plant within 20 to 30 feet for best results.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Light shaping is all that is needed to maintain its naturally tidy form.
Festive® Red Holly thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable but performs best with at least six hours of sun daily.