Need to add a little height to your landscaping? This Steeds Holly is a great evergreen shrub to do just that!

This evergreen holly requires very little maintenance. In the spring small, white flowers form right before the new growth emerges. Its foliage turns darker green with age. You'll experience this color year-round making it a perfect choice for your landscaping.

With such a manageable mature height, this holly is extremely easy to maintain.

Note: We carry male and female hollies at our nursery, and you will need both to produce berries on the female plant. However, hollies are hard to tell apart when they are not fruiting, and we can’t guarantee whether you will receive a male or female. For best results, we suggest planting in groups to enjoy berries on the female plants and lush greenery on both year-round.

We carry male and female hollies at our nursery, and you will need both to produce berries on the female plant. However, hollies are hard to tell apart when they are not fruiting, and we can’t guarantee whether you will receive a male or female. For best results, we suggest planting in groups to enjoy berries on the female plants and lush greenery on both year-round.

How To Space Steeds Holly

Plant this japanese holly atleast 2 feet from eachother to create a tight knit hedge or 3-4 feet apart for more space and ability to accomodate their 4-6 foot spread at maturity.

How To Shape A Steeds Holly

A Steeds Holly can tolerate pruning well if you want to keep them a certain size or shape. Heavy pruning is best reserved for late winter or early spring for the perfect dwarf tree look.

What Are Good Companion Plants For The Steeds Holly?

Hostas, phlox, and dianthus all pair well with this holly shrub in a mixed bed or as border plants.

Planting

Hollies tolerate full sun to part sun. They prefer a slightly acidic soil, but tend to adapt just about any well draining soil. After planting, adding a layer of 2 to 3 inches of mulch will help keep the soil moist. Mulching is highly recommended in cooler zones to protect the plant's roots in winter as well. Do not allow the mulch to touch the trunk as this increases the chances of pests and disease.

Watering

Water your Steeds Holly deeply a couple times a week for the first few months. After your Hollies are established, they only need watered during hot, dry spells.

Fertilizing

Fertilize in spring with our special slow-release fertilizer.

Maintenance

A Steeds Holly can tolerate pruning well if you want to keep them a certain size or shape. Heavy pruning is best reserved for late winter or early spring for the perfect Dwarf Tree look.

The best way to prevent disease and pests is by providing the appropriate care for your plants. Proper location choice, watering, and fertilization are the keys to your success. Mites and scale are insects that can occasionally affect the Steeds Holly. These can be treated with horticultural oil. For severe infections the pesticide Bonide is recommended. Avoid saturated soils to prevent fungal issues in Hollies.

The Steeds Holly can be used for a number of different designs. Try placing one on each side of your front door for an elegant look. If you have an existing hedge, plant steeds hollies on each end. They will anchor the hedge giving it some character. Get creative, plant your steeds holly then 5 boxwood shrubs, then another steeds holly, etc. Keep the motion going and give it a twist. This is a great shrub for building medium size hedges. Plant each shrub 3-5 feet on center for creating a hedge.

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