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Steeds Upright Japanese Holly

Ilex crenata 'Steeds'

$945.00 USD
Sale price  $945.00 USD Regular price 

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The Steeds Upright Japanese Holly is a compact, evergreen with rich green foliage and a tidy, pyramidal habit that brings structure and style year-round.

FEATURES:

  • Deep green, glossy leaves that hold color through winter
  • Naturally upright and compact with minimal pruning
  • Excellent alternative to boxwood in formal or casual gardens
  • Tolerant of shearing, shade, and a wide 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:

Use Steeds in rows for low hedges or borders, or as architectural accents at the corners of garden beds or porches. Their upright habit adds structure without taking up too much space and pairs well with perennials or flowering shrubs.

Growth Facts

Hardiness Zone 6–8
Mature Height 6–8 feet tall
Mature Width 3–4 feet wide
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Spacing 2.5–4 feet apart for hedges

Why Plant Steeds Upright Japanese Holly?

This versatile holly delivers year-round interest in a compact form. It’s a reliable choice for hedges, foundations, and accents, providing rich green foliage with little fuss.

Steeds is a beloved Japanese Holly cultivar, prized for its upright shape and clean look. It’s often chosen as a boxwood alternative due to its disease resistance, tidy habit, and low-maintenance needs. Bower & Branch grows Steeds to maturity so you can enjoy full form from the moment it’s planted.

How to use Steeds Upright Japanese Holly in the landscape?

Ideal for small hedges, formal garden edges, and foundation plantings. Also works well in containers or as evergreen punctuation in perennial borders.

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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