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Ilex 'Red Beauty'-Evergreen Shrub-Attracts Birds 3.5/4' h B&B

Ilex 'Red Beauty'-Evergreen Shrub-Attracts Birds 3.5/4' h B&B

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Ilex 'Red Beauty'

Description

The Ilex 'Red Beauty', commonly known as Red Beauty Holly, is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red berries and glossy green foliage. It is a popular choice for adding color and texture to gardens, especially during the winter months when its berries provide a striking contrast against the snow.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, and as a specimen plant. Its dense foliage makes it excellent for privacy screens, and its berries attract birds, making it a great addition to wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex 'Red Beauty'
  • Common Name Common Name: Red Beauty Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-10 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially birds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries can be toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and Camellias

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 4-6 feet apart.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as scale and treat as necessary.
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