
Holly
Ilex X Greenleaf
Ilex X 'Greenleaf' is a premier evergreen holly, celebrated for its dense, deep green foliage and resilient nature, offering year-round beauty and structure to any landscape.
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About this plant
The 'Greenleaf' Holly is a standout hybrid evergreen, boasting luxuriant, dark green leaves that maintain their vibrant color through all seasons. Its compact, upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape applications, from formal hedges to individual specimens. This robust holly provides reliable visual interest and is remarkably adaptable to different soil conditions once established. While it is a female cultivar, it needs a male pollinator nearby (such as Ilex opaca 'Jersey Knight') to produce its signature bright red berries, which add a festive touch and attract local birds during the fall and winter months. Ideal for creating privacy screens, foundation plantings, or as a stately accent, the 'Greenleaf' Holly is a low-maintenance yet high-impact addition to any garden design, promising enduring elegance and an abundance of seasonal charm.
Care & maintenance
Easy to care for. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain desired shape and density. Tolerant of urban conditions and air pollution.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 10-20 feet
- Mature width
- 6-10 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Medium; drought tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Medium