Needlepoint Holly

Needlepoint Holly Care

Ilex Cornuta

What is the plant

Narrow evergreen foliage is beautiful throughout the year. The dense, upright habit creates a great background to flowers during the warm season and adds color and interest to the winter landscape. Very easy to grow and can be pruned freely to maintain the desired size and shape. Small flowers in spring are followed by attractive red berries in autumn. The berries provide a treat for many bird species.Great for texture in borders, use for hedging or foundations.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

7a - 9b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Depending on rainfall, new plants need to be watered weekly through the first growing season. A slow, one-hour trickle of water should do the job. During hot spells thoroughly soaking the ground up to 8” (20 cm) every few days is better than watering a little bit daily. Deep watering encourages roots to grow further into the ground resulting in a sturdier plant with more drought tolerance.
Pruning
Pruning may be needed to remove dead branches, encourage bushier growth, promote more flowers, or maintain a specific size or shape.Dead branches should be removed close to the trunk, flush with the bark. When pruning to control a plant's size or shape, cuts should be made just above a leaf bud and at a slight angle. This bud will be where the new growth sprouts.
Fertilizer
Established trees should be fertilized every 2-3 years. Feed in early spring when plants start growing.