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Ilex x 'Ruby'-Ruby Holly-Vibrant Evergreen Shrub 5/6' h B&B

Ilex x 'Ruby'-Ruby Holly-Vibrant Evergreen Shrub 5/6' h B&B

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Ilex x 'Ruby' - Plant Catalog

Ilex x 'Ruby'

Description

Ilex x 'Ruby', commonly known as Ruby Holly, is a striking evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red berries and glossy, dark green foliage. This plant is a hybrid, offering a compact growth habit and a stunning display of color throughout the year, making it a favorite for gardeners looking to add a splash of color to their landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ruby Holly is ideal for use as a hedge, in mixed borders, or as a standalone specimen plant. Its dense foliage makes it perfect for privacy screens, and it can also be used in container gardening to enhance patios and balconies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex x 'Ruby'
  • Common Name Common Name: Ruby Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 feet tall and 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, attracts bees and birds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries are 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, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was 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 with horticultural oil if necessary.
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