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RED BEAUTY®
Holly - Blue
Ilex x
'Rutzan'
PP#14,750
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- 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"
General Care
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, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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