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RED BEAUTY®

Holly - Blue

Ilex x

'Rutzan'

PP#14,750

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Young pyramidal Red Beauty holly hybrid in field
  • Evergreen
  • Winter beauty
  • Versatile habit
Description

Developed by renowned holly breeder and enthusiast Elwin Orton of Rutgers University, Red Beauty® is a distinctive holly that combines dark glossy foliage with an abundance of bright red fruit. 'Blue Prince' is recommended as the male pollinator. More heat tolerant than other blue hollies.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 8'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Prefers moist, acidic soils. Shallow root system benefits from mulch.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood; however, it's best to avoid pruning female hollies as pruning after bloom removes any developing fruit.

Uses

Hedges; screens; specimen; landscaping.

Growing Tips

Plant a male pollinator within 50' to ensure pollination; one male will pollinate up to 7 females. To minimize winter damage to the evergreen foliage, provide late-season irrigation if necessary and site so that plant is protected from harsh winds and sun.

Features: Evergreen, Winter interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Blue, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, Winter interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Blue, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage