Description
The Oakleaf Holly is a stunning evergreen shrub celebrated for its dense, dark green foliage, unique oakleaf-shaped leaves, and vibrant red berries. This holly variety is perfect for adding year-round visual interest and versatility to your garden. The dense, pyramidal form of the Oakleaf Holly makes it a fantastic choice for hedges, screens, or as a standalone specimen plant.
Key Features:
- Foliage: The Oakleaf Holly's dark green oak-shaped leaves add a touch of elegance to your landscape.
- Berries: Producing an abundance of bright red berries in the fall, it provides a vital food source for local wildlife.
- Hardiness: Thriving in a variety of climates, the Oakleaf Holly is a durable and adaptable addition to your garden.
- Low Maintenance: With minimal pruning requirements, this holly is perfect for busy gardeners.
- Deer Resistant: Its spiny leaves make it less appealing to browsing deer.
Basic Care Tips:
Planting Zone: The Oakleaf Holly is hardy in USDA zones 6-9, but it can tolerate a range of conditions within these zones.
Sunlight: This holly variety prefers full sun to partial shade, ensuring the best growth and berry production.
Soil: Well-drained soil is essential for Oakleaf Hollies. They can tolerate a range of soil types but thrive in slightly acidic to neutral soil.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the establishment period. Once established, it is drought-tolerant.
Pruning: Light pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape, but it's not necessary.
Size: The Oakleaf Holly typically reaches a height of 8-12 feet with a 6-8 feet spread, making it perfect for hedges or borders.
Pest and Disease Resistance: Oakleaf Holly is relatively pest and disease resistant, adding to its low-maintenance appeal.