What zones do holly bushes grow in?

Native to the eastern and central U.S., American holly (Ilex opaca) is hardy from USDA zone 5 through 9. The evergreen plant grows from 15 to 30 feet tall — 50 feet in the wild — qualifying it as a small tree. It bears the familiar spiny green leaves, and both male and female plants flower in May.

How big does a blue maid holly get?

8 to 10 ft. tall
Fast growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 6 to 8 ft. wide. Get the fruit and pollinator in one pot for a perfect foundation plant, backdrop, hedge or screen.

How fast does Blue Maid holly grow?

6 to 12 inches a year
It makes an excellent screening plant on your property line, or to provide privacy, especially since it grows 6 to 12 inches a year, and so quickly develops into a tall and dense shrub.

Does holly grow in Zone 5?

American Holly tall with a 40 foot (12 m.) spread. This type of holly thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9. Growing the shrub in zone 5 is possible if you plant American holly and site it where it receives four hours or more of direct, unfiltered sunshine per day.

Can holly survive cold weather?

Hollies are tough evergreens that can survive punishing cold as far north as USDA plant hardiness zone 5, but that doesn’t mean they are impervious to damage from winter sunlight, freezing temperatures and drying winds. Winterizing holly properly can make the all the difference, and it isn’t difficult.

Can holly be grown in Zone 4?

If you live in zone 4, your best choices are simple – the Meserve Hollies with the original ‘Blue’ names of Mrs. Meserve. The German hybrids have more European Holly in them, and they are not as hardy. If you stick to those originals, you too can enjoy the beauty of holly in a zone 4 winter – just like everyone else.

How far apart should holly bushes be planted?

five to six feet apart
Planting several of holly shrubs in a row is common, but make sure to plant them five to six feet apart. This allows the Nellie Stevens hollies to grow together and create a living wall of greenery. To plant your holly, dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and with a height equal to the height of the root ball.

Does blue Maid holly need a pollinator?

Features. Part of the “royal” pair of the ‘Blue Prince’ and ‘Blue Princess’ hollies, the male plant is essential for producing pollen. The flowers of the female shrub must be pollinated to produce the red berries and so it is important to plant both shrubs (male plants do not produce berries).

How do you take care of a blue maid holly?

Partner with a male blue holly pollinator such as Blue Prince for a prolific berry set. Thrives in organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system.

Does holly grow in Zone 6?

The English Holly (Ilex aquifolium), is not hardy below zone 6, and the best choices for zone 5 are Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata), American Holly (Ilex opaca), and the Meserve hybrid hollies.

Will holly bushes grow back after freeze?

It usually happens as a combination of cold temperatures, wind and sun reflected off of the snow. The plant might recover, so wait at least a month to see what happens. The holly will drop all the burned leaves (you can already see that it’s doing this) and there may be some die-back on the top branches.