American Plant Exchange Holly Oak Leaf, Live Large 3-Gallon Pot, Upright Evergreen Shrub, Emerald-Green Oak-Like Foliage, Ideal for Hedges or Screening, Indoor/Outdoor Landscape/Houseplant

The Oak Leaf Holly is an elegant, upright shrub featuring striking emerald-green foliage that resembles oak leaves, complemented by delicate white blooms. This versatile holly is perfect for creating both formal and informal yard hedges, or for use as a specimen plant or in mass plantings for effective screening. It reaches a mature height of 15-20 feet and a spread of 6-8 feet, growing at a medium rate. Ideal for USDA Zones 6-9, the Oak Leaf Holly thrives in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Plant it in spring or fall, and mulch with a 2-inch layer, ensuring the mulch remains a few inches away from the trunk. While minimal pruning is required, it can be shaped to maintain a formal hedge if desired.

• Appearance: This upright holly features emerald-green foliage with a unique oak leaf shape and white blooms. It serves well as both a formal and informal hedge, or as a specimen plant for mass planting or screening.
• Size: The Oak Leaf Holly reaches a mature height of about 15-20 feet and a spread of 6-8 feet, making it a substantial and attractive addition to your landscape.
• Growth Rate: It has a medium growth rate, adapting well to various garden settings and purposes.
• Hardiness: Suitable for Zones 6-9, this shrub thrives in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade.
• Planting and Care: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. The best planting times are spring or fall. After planting, mulch with a 2-inch layer of organic material, keeping it away from the trunk to prevent rot. Oak Leaf Holly requires minimal pruning unless shaping a formal hedge.