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American Holly Shrub Care
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Sunlight Plant your Holly in an area with full to partial sun - at least 4 hours of sunlight daily.
Watering Water weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Water when the soil is dry 2-3 inches down.
Fertilizing Fertilization isn't required for your Holly, but you can apply an evergreen fertilizer in the spring as needed.
America's Most Popular Holly
Why American Holly Trees?
True to its name, the American Holly is the most popular Holly cultivar in the country. Why? Well, for starters, it's disease and pest resistant, making it ideal for creating an effortless hedge or privacy screen. Plus, it's versatile. American Holly Trees can be trimmed as a foundation hedge or as a secure, tall privacy fence. And they require minimal care, growing in a variety of climates and resisting mildew, disease and insects.
Thick branches grow out from top to bottom, so the American Holly is well-suited to screening and privacy. And bright red berries pop against deep green foliage during winter, and creamy white flowers bloom in the springtime, giving you a variety of color over the seasons.
Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better
Our American Holly is a must-have because we’ve planted, grown and shipped it with absolute care. And since we’ve grown ours with an intact root system, it’s ready to grow by the time it arrives to your door. That means you get versatility, adaptability and great looks.
If you love the festive, eye-catching elegance of Hollies and low-maintenance privacy, all without effort, this is the evergreen for you. Order your American Holly (or Hollies!) today...before they're gone!
Pollination Info
American Holly Shrub Pollination
The 'Satyr Hill' cultivar is a female holly, so expect berries on every bush with no male pollinator needed.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant your American Holly tree in an area that receives full to partial sunlight (4 to 8 hours of sunlight per day). For a hedge or privacy screen, plant your American Hollies about five feet apart. And make sure that your American Holly doesn't sit in a low area of the yard that collects standing water.
When you're ready to plant, dig a hole that's about 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball (and just as deep), place your American Holly and back fill the soil. Add organic material to your soil to lighten the texture and improve drainage. Finally, mulch the surrounding soil to preserve moisture and water once planting is complete.
2. Watering: Keep your soil moist until your tree is established. Once American Holly Trees are established, they're drought tolerant and only need extra water during dry spells. Until then, we recommend watering about once weekly or checking the surrounding soil for dryness (use your finger to check the soil about 2 inches down).
3. Fertilizing: Each year, in early spring, fertilize your American Holly Tree with a slow-release fertilizer for an acid-loving shrub (something like Holly-Tone).
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 20-50 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 10-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex opaca 'Satyr Hill' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 5-9 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
