Holly 'Red Beauty®' 3 Gallon

Ilex x 'Rutzan'

'Red Beauty®' is a dense, bushy to conical-shaped evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy foliage. It produces abundant, bright red fruit when a male variety such as Blue Prince Holly is nearby. One of the hardiest and heat tolerant female hollies developed by E. Orton of Rutgers University, this evergreen holly makes a superb choice for specimen and foundation plantings, hedges, year-round interest, and as a shelter and food source for birds. Plant in well-drained, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1? of water once a week the first year. Little pruning needed; shapes itself nicely. Remove dead branches trunk suckers or shear any time. When necessary, prune in spring to early summer. Fertilize in early spring, mid-summer and fall with an acidic fertilizer. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2? to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. Wrap in burlap or spray with Wilt-stop to protect from winter desiccation.

• Sun to Part Shade
• 5-8' h x 4-6' w
• Deer Resistant
• Evergreen