An easy-to-grow, densely branched evergreen shrub with an attractive upright, pyramidal form. Dense, lustrous, dark green foliage adds color to the landscape year-round. Tiny white flowers produce ornamental black berries that persist throughout winter. A shapely hedge or foundation plant that responds well to regular pruning. Evergreen.
Plant Type |
Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
Season of Interest |
Fall, Winter |
Height | 6' - 8' (ft) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spacing |
5'-6' (ft) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Heat |
Attracts |
Birds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Specimen, Walls and Fences |
Steeds Upright Japanese Holly | Ilex crenata 'Steeds' || An easy-to-grow, densely branched evergreen shrub with an attractive upright, pyramidal form. Dense, lustrous, dark green foliage adds color to the landscape year-round. Tiny white flowers produce ornamental black berries that persist throughout winter. A shapely hedge or foundation plant that responds well to regular pruning. Evergreen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade,
Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Heat Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Specimen, Walls and Fences