Grows 3' - 4' ht & sp
A profusion of bright red berries on this hardy and native deciduous shrub will brighten the winter landscape and provide food for overwintering birds. Use as a foundation color, for a natural hedge, or in a shrub border for seasonal interest. A late flowering male pollenizer such as 'Southern Gentleman' Winterberry is required for berry set.
Photo Credit: NC Extension
Grows 8'-10' ht x 3'-5' sp
Dense rounded shrub or small tree
'Needlepoint' is hardy holly with lustrous, dark green, spiny leaves. It produces red or yellow berries which remain throughout the winter. Use it as a foundation, hedge, border, or screen. Thrives in moist well-drained soil.
Photo Credit: Fast Growing Trees and East Coast Garden Center
Grows 10-15' ht x 5-10' sp
Fine Line Holly prefers sun to part shade, great for hot and dry areas. It has a narrow upright shape. Berries in the fall and winter. Fine Line grows well in most soils including clay and poor soil.
Photo Credit: JC Raulston Arboretum
Grows 3-4' ht & sp
The Carissa Holly has dense foliage with leathery dark olive-green leaves that have one spine at the tip. New growth is burgundy red. It is a slow-growing compact, rounded shrub. Use it as a foundation, hedge, border, or screen. Thrives in moist well-drained soil.
Photo Credit: NC State Extension