Perfect Plants Steeds Holly 3 Gallon | Tall Evergreen Shrub in Growers Pot for Privacy Screen or Landscape Interest.

The Ilex Crenata Steeds Holly Bush, also known as Steeds Japanese Holly, is a versatile and hardy evergreen shrub perfect for any landscape. This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and can withstand extreme temperatures, from below zero to over 100°F. Its dense, glossy green foliage remains vibrant year-round, darkening with age, providing continuous color and texture to your garden. Steeds Holly features small white flowers in late summer, followed by red berries that deepen to a bluish-black in winter, attracting birds and adding seasonal interest. The shrub's dense growth makes it an ideal choice for a living privacy fence or windbreak when planted 2-3 feet apart. Reaching a mature height of 6-8 feet and a width of 4-5 feet, it can also serve as a foundation plant, specimen, or part of a mixed border. Its natural pyramidal shape, enhanced by snow in winter, adds architectural interest to the landscape. This deer-resistant shrub thrives in full to partial sun and slightly acidic, well-draining soil. Water weekly during hot summer months and fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning annually allows you to shape the plant into cones, balls, or low-growing boxes, making it versatile for various design styles, including holiday decoration. Whether grown in the ground or containers, Steeds Holly's manageable size and growth rate make it a favorite among gardeners looking for year-round beauty and bird-friendly environments.

• Thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and can withstand extreme temperatures, from below zero to over 100°F, providing year-round green foliage.
• Produces red berries in winter that attract birds and offers dense foliage that serves as a safe hideaway; it is also deer-resistant.
• Ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, foundation planting, mixed borders, or as a specimen plant; can be shaped into cones, balls, or low-growing boxes.
• Requires minimal care; prefers full to partial sun, slightly acidic, well-draining soil, weekly watering during summer, and annual spring fertilization.
• Reaches 6-8 feet in height and 4-5 feet in width at maturity with an upright growth rate of 6-12 inches per year.