Ilex Straight and Narrow Japanese Holly, 3 Gallon

Straight and Narrow Japanese Holly is a tidy columnar evergreen shrub with an exceedingly narrow upright habit and small shiny dark green leaves that don't splay with age. Straight and Narrow is a male variety that can be used to pollinate other Hollies. Best planted inmoist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.Type: ShrubOrigins:East Asiaand eastern RussiaHeight: 6' - 8'Spread: 2’ - 3'Spacing: 2’USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 8Culture: Full Sun, Part SunBloom Color: WhiteSeason of Interest: Year-RoundMAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Astilbe, Barberry*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

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• Narrow Columnar Form: This Japanese Holly features an exceedingly narrow upright habit with small shiny dark green leaves that maintain their compact form without splaying as the plant matures
• Male Pollinator Variety: Straight and Narrow is a male holly that can be used to pollinate female holly plants, as hollies are dioecious and require both male and female plants to produce fruit
• Mature Size and Growth: Reaches a height of 6 to 8 feet with a narrow spread of only 2 to 3 feet, making it suitable for tight spaces and vertical accents in the landscape
• Planting Requirements: Best planted in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in full sun to part sun locations, hardy in USDA zones 6 through 8
• Versatile Landscape Uses: Suitable for accents, group plantings, borders, woodland gardens, wildlife gardens, privacy screens, foundation plantings, hedges, and containers