Plants in family aquifoliaceae
Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf'
Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf' is a compact, well-branched Japanese holly with tiny leaves, discovered as a sport on Ilex 'Glory Gem'. It grows to 2 feet tall and wide after five years, potentially maturing to 4 feet. This plant offers a unique texture compared to other Japanese hollies and is suitable for sun to part sun conditions.
Ilex crenata 'Adorned'
Ilex crenata 'Adorned' is a compact evergreen mound discovered by Pat McCracken, growing to 18 inches tall and 5 feet wide over ten years. It features bright gold leaves with small green flecks and requires no pruning. This plant is ideal for rock gardens and foundation plantings, adding a bright touch to the landscape. It is hardy in USDA zones 6a to 9b and is known for its drought tolerance.
Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'
Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' is a compact dwarf male Winterberry that serves as a pollinator for female Winterberry selections. It features glossy deep green leaves that transition to purple-yellow in autumn. This cold-hardy, low-maintenance plant is tolerant of poorly drained soils and resistant to deer.
Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'
Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' is a compact form of native Inkberry with lustrous dark green leaves and slow growth. It tolerates wet sites and produces dark purple to black berries, making it useful for accent plantings or low hedges.
Ilex glabra 'Green Magic'
Ilex glabra 'Green Magic' is a glossy broad-leaved evergreen with small whitish-yellow blooms and showy black berries in fall. It is deer resistant and requires a male Ilex glabra nearby for berry production. This plant's attractive foliage and berry display make it a popular choice for ornamental gardens.
Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'
Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana' is an evergreen shrub with bright red berries and dense growth habit. It produces clusters of showy and fragrant white flowers in spring and early summer, followed by large red berries in fall and winter. This drought-tolerant plant is deer resistant and performs best in rich, slightly acidic soil, making it a versatile choice for hedges or privacy screens.
Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda'
Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' is a slow-growing, bonsai-like holly with dark green, rounded leaves. This tiny specimen reaches about 20 inches in height over 10 years and can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide in 30 years. It requires no pruning, making it a low-maintenance choice for rock gardens or as a unique evergreen addition to any landscape.
Ilex cassine
Ilex cassine, also known as dahoon holly, is an evergreen plant with broadleaf foliage. It features male and female plants, with the latter producing red berries after white spring flowers. This plant tolerates coastal conditions and prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained acidic soil. It is a versatile addition to gardens, providing year-round interest and wildlife benefits.
Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'
Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' is a compact deciduous holly bush with bright green foliage and white spring flowers. It produces bright red berries that persist through winter, requiring a male pollinator for fruit. This plant is adaptable to moist soils and tolerates full sun to part shade, adding winter interest to gardens.
Ilex glabra 'Densa'
Ilex glabra 'Densa' is a mid-sized broad-leaved evergreen shrub with a compact form. It grows 4-7 feet tall and produces black berries when pollinated. This deer-resistant plant prefers slightly acidic soil and full sun to part shade.
Ilex crenata 'Drops Of Gold'
Ilex crenata 'Drops Of Gold' is a compact evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves that transition from golden yellow on the outer edges to rich green as they mature. It is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 8 and grows 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. This low-maintenance plant is urban tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases, thriving in full sun to part shade with enriched, well-drained soil.
Ilex glabra 'Nordic'
Ilex glabra 'Nordic' is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub that grows 3-4 feet in width and height. It is a female plant that produces black fruit and requires a male for pollination. This shrub is hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8, tolerates wet soils, and can be pruned for shape.
Ilex verticillata
Ilex verticillata, commonly known as deciduous holly, is native to the wetlands of eastern North America. It features glossy dark green leaves and produces striking red berries in winter. This hardy shrub grows 5-10 feet tall and wide, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 9, and is adaptable to wet soils. Male and female plants are separate, and pruning is best done after flowering.