Evergreen Shrubs (Non-Flowering) – Festive Holly

Botanical name: Ilex x festive red holly

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to about 8-10 ft in height and in width

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: about 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: lightly prune throughout the spring season as needed to maintain desired size and shape

Propagation methods: cutting

Landscape use: accent plant, hedge, boarder

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day

Special features: attracts birds

Watering instructions: keep soil moderately moist at all times

Fertilizing instructions : use a general all purpose fertilizer or a hollytone once a year in either the early spring or the early fall

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil, prefers acidic soil

Companion plants: boxwoods, azaleas, lavender, red twig dogwood

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no