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national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening. Ilex 'Auburn' Lusterleaf Holly is a striking evergreen valued for its broad glossy foliage, vibrant red fruits in clusters around the stem on female plants, and its stately height and form. It thrives in full sun to part shade in acidic well-drained soils, tolerates moderate drought once established and adds seasonal interest well into winter. Use it as a specimen or anchor plant, for screening, or mixed in shrub borders where its fruit and form can be appreciated.

national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening. Introduced by the University of Tennessee, Emily Bruner Holly is a hybrid achievement of a Burford holly and a Lusterleaf holly. When pollinated, traditional clusters of red berries appear in spring and persist through winter. Emily Bruner Holly boasts resilience and adaptability, thriving in a range of soil types and conditions and is ideal for various landscape applications such as specimens, accents, and privacy screens. Prized for its pyramidal growth habit, this shrub takes well to pruning and can also be sculpted into a tree form if desired.

national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening. Ilex Savannah Holly quickly establishes itself as a natural barrier to unwanted sights and sounds. Its stout green foliage is widely used in endless landscape design settings from screening applications, hedges and borders, to topiaries and formal designs. Its adaptability ensures that it thrives in diverse settings, making it a valuable addition to both residential and commercial designs.

national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! Cultivated in southern Alabama, Ilex Mary Nell can withstand even the most challenging of landscape conditions. Its tight foliage acts as a natural barrier against wind and noise, providing a feeling of safety and seclusion. The appearance of red berries in winter creates beautiful contrast to the deep green foliage, adding a splash of color to the off season. Mary Nell keeps a tidy appearance all on its own due to its pyramidal growth habit, making it a low maintenance choice for hedges and screens.

The 'Castle Rouge' Blue Holly is a high-performance broadleaf evergreen engineered for superior structural density and an intensified winter color palette. The foliage is the primary functional asset, featuring thick, leathery leaves with a deep, "blue-black" forest green tint and iconic spiny margins. This cultivar is particularly valued for its dramatic winter shift, where the dark green blades transition into a saturated, burgundy-bronze hue as temperatures drop. This "rouge" effect provides a sophisticated, metallic contrast against the winter snow, offering a much more dynamic aesthetic than the static greens of traditional hollies. Because this is a male clone, it serves as an essential, high-potency pollinator for female "Castle" series hollies, ensuring a heavy berry set on nearby plants. Culturally, this is a "bulletproof" performer that thrives in both full sun and heavy shade, adapting to the acidic, moist soils common in woodland borders. It remains a staple for residential designs where a combination of high-speed evergreen coverage and a unique, color-shifting winter silhouette is required to anchor the property's perimeter.

Soft Touch Holly (Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch') is a versatile evergreen shrub that offers a unique alternative to traditional hollies. With its small, soft-to-the-touch leaves and compact form, it brings texture and interest to your landscape. Soft Touch Holly provides several compelling reasons to consider using it in your landscape design and requires minimal care. One of the main reasons to choose Soft Touch Holly for your landscape is its distinctive foliage. The small, rounded leaves are remarkably soft and have a lush, deep green color, adding a touchable and visually appealing element to your garden. Unlike some hollies, Soft Touch Holly lacks the sharp spines or prickly leaves, making it a safe and comfortable option for family-friendly landscapes. Soft Touch Holly's compact form and slow growth rate make it an excellent choice for small gardens, borders, or containers. Its mounding habit creates a neat and tidy appearance, requiring little to no pruning. This low-maintenance aspect makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a visually appealing shrub without the need for extensive care or maintenance. Caring for Soft Touch Holly is relatively easy. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth. The shrub prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate a range of soil types. Regular watering is important, especially during the first growing season, to help the plant establish a strong root system.

national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening. Ilex 'Auburn' Lusterleaf Holly is a striking evergreen valued for its broad glossy foliage, vibrant red fruits in clusters around the stem on female plants, and its stately height and form. It thrives in full sun to part shade in acidic well-drained soils, tolerates moderate drought once established and adds seasonal interest well into winter. Use it as a specimen or anchor plant, for screening, or mixed in shrub borders where its fruit and form can be appreciated.

national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening. Cultivated in southern Alabama, Ilex Mary Nell can withstand even the most challenging of landscape conditions. Its tight foliage acts as a natural barrier against wind and noise, providing a feeling of safety and seclusion. The appearance of red berries in winter creates beautiful contrast to the deep green foliage, adding a splash of color to the off season. Mary Nell keeps a tidy appearance all on its own due to its pyramidal growth habit, making it a low maintenance choice for hedges and screens.

national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening. Ilex Savannah Holly quickly establishes itself as a natural barrier to unwanted sights and sounds. Its stout green foliage is widely used in endless landscape design settings from screening applications, hedges and borders, to topiaries and formal designs. Its adaptability ensures that it thrives in diverse settings, making it a valuable addition to both residential and commercial designs.

national PLANT NETWORK's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! Introduced by the University of Tennessee, Emily Bruner Holly is a hybrid achievement of a Burford holly and a Lusterleaf holly. When pollinated, traditional clusters of red berries appear in spring and persist through winter. Emily Bruner Holly boasts resilience and adaptability, thriving in a range of soil types and conditions and is ideal for various landscape applications such as specimens, accents, and privacy screens. Prized for its pyramidal growth habit, this shrub takes well to pruning and can also be sculpted into a tree form if desired.