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