Evergreen Shrub – Emerald Colonnade Holly

Emerald colonnade holly 

Botanical name: Ilex x ‘RutHol1’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 12 ft in height with a spread of up to 8 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 7-9

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Bloom time: spring 

Flower color: white 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the summer or fall moths 

Landscape use: hedge, privacy screen, windbreak, topiary, entryways 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: pyramidal growing habit, rabbit resistant

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic holly food once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: fall, winter, spring 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: azaleas, hydrangeas, japanese maples, boxwoods 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no