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Oakleaf Red Holly (Ilex x) — mature, planted

Evergreen & Privacy

Oakleaf Red Holly

Ilex x

Oakleaf Red Holly brings year-round structure with dense, evergreen foliage that stays lush from

$150

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Height: 5-6 ft.

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5-6 ft.

$150

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantCold HardyShade TolerantSpecimenPrivacy

Why you'll love it

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
6 ft. - 8 ft. tall · 4 ft. - 6 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 69
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Cold Hardy
  • Shade Tolerant

How to space Oakleaf Red Holly

For a solid, fast-filling privacy screen, plant in a straight row about 4 ft. apart (center to center). For an even denser wall, stagger a second row behind the first.

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Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

Backed for a year. Every tree is covered by our 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

About this tree

Oakleaf Red Holly brings year-round structure with dense, evergreen foliage that stays lush from season to season. Reaching about 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, it grows at a moderate pace and fits beautifully as a specimen, privacy screen, or backdrop along property lines. Tough and adaptable, it handles drought, heat, cold, and shade in USDA zones 6 to 9. Expect a refined look with mid-spring blooms and low-maintenance performance that instantly elevates your landscape.

USDA hardiness zones 69

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height
6 ft. - 8 ft.
Mature width
4 ft. - 6 ft.
Growth rate
Moderate
USDA zones
6-9
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs
High
Soil
Loamy, Well Drained
Spacing
4 ft.
Bloom season
Mid-Spring (April-May)

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and loamy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 4 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially through the first two seasons; water deeply 2–3 times a week in summer heat.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 6 ft. - 8 ft. tall and 4 ft. - 6 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.

Shipping

Delivery method
Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost
$149 flat per order
Lead time
Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

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USDA zones6–95–97–105–97–9

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