The Oak Leaf™ Red Holly is a bold, pyramidal evergreen with oak-shaped leaves, vibrant red berries, and year-round privacy!
FEATURES:
- Unique oak-shaped, deep green leaves with spiny edges
- Bright red berries in fall and winter for color and wildlife
- Upright, pyramidal shape is ideal for screens and foundation accents
- Tolerates heat, humidity, and a range of soils
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Plant Oak Leaf™ Red Holly in a staggered row for a formal privacy screen or use it as an architectural element near the corners of your home. Its natural symmetry and berry display make it a standout in all seasons, especially when paired with soft-textured evergreens or flowering shrubs.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6–9
- Mature Height: 14–20 feet tall
- Mature Width: 8–12 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Spacing: 6–10 feet apart for screens
The Oak Leaf™ Red Holly is a bold, pyramidal evergreen with oak-shaped leaves, vibrant red berries, and year-round privacy!
FEATURES:
- Unique oak-shaped, deep green leaves with spiny edges
- Bright red berries in fall and winter for color and wildlife
- Upright, pyramidal shape is ideal for screens and foundation accents
- Tolerates heat, humidity, and a range of soils
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Plant Oak Leaf™ Red Holly in a staggered row for a formal privacy screen or use it as an architectural element near the corners of your home. Its natural symmetry and berry display make it a standout in all seasons, especially when paired with soft-textured evergreens or flowering shrubs.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6–9
- Mature Height: 14–20 feet tall
- Mature Width: 8–12 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Spacing: 6–10 feet apart for screens
Why plant Oak Leaf™ Red Holly?
Developed in the southern U.S. for its reliable structure and ornamental appeal, Oak Leaf™ Red Holly is a hybrid holly that blends the toughness of Ilex species with the refined beauty of a designer landscape plant. Bower & Branch nurtures and delivers this tree mature, so you get full impact from the moment it’s planted.
How to use Oak Leaf™ Red Holly in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This holly is a female variety and produces clusters of bright red berries in fall and winter, especially when a male pollinator such as a nearby 'Oakleaf Male Holly' or other Ilex is nearby.
Oak Leaf™ Red Holly is moderately fast-growing, about 1 to 2 feet per year under good conditions, making it great for privacy without becoming unmanageable.
Absolutely. With its dense foliage, upright shape, and evergreen nature, this holly is ideal for creating a tall, living privacy screen or windbreak.