| Size | 4" Pot (Quart), Flat of 50, Gallon, 3 Gallon, 7 Gallon, 10 Gallon, 15 Gallon |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Zone | 6, 8b |
| Height Range (ft.) | 6.00 to 10.00 |
| Native? | Non-Native |
| Spread (ft.) | 4.00 to 6.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Green, White |
| Leaf | Green |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline |
| Other | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Growth Rate |
Ilex crenata ‘Steeds’ – Steeds Holly is a compact, evergreen shrub with a pyramidal shape and glossy dark green foliage. Perfect for hedges, borders, or foundation plantings, it thrives in well-drained soils, supports birds, and requires minimal care.
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| Size | 4" Pot (Quart), Flat of 50, Gallon, 3 Gallon, 7 Gallon, 10 Gallon, 15 Gallon |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Zone | 6, 8b |
| Height Range (ft.) | 6.00 to 10.00 |
| Native? | Non-Native |
| Spread (ft.) | 4.00 to 6.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Green, White |
| Leaf | Green |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline |
| Other | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Growth Rate |
Bring year-round elegance and structure to your garden with Ilex crenata ‘Steeds’, commonly known as Steeds Holly. This compact, upright evergreen shrub is prized for its dense, glossy dark green foliage and naturally pyramidal shape, making it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or foundation plantings. In spring, inconspicuous white flowers appear, followed by small black berries in fall, adding subtle seasonal interest and attracting birds. Thriving in a variety of light conditions and well-drained soils, Steeds Holly offers a versatile and low-maintenance option for creating tidy, sophisticated landscapes.
Steeds Holly is perfect for creating clean, elegant hedges, privacy screens, or accents in foundation plantings. Use it as a formal backdrop for flowering perennials like Hydrangeas or Coneflowers, or combine it with other evergreen shrubs like Boxwoods for a layered, structured look. Its neat, pyramidal form also makes it a beautiful choice for framing entryways or as a stand-alone specimen in formal or informal gardens.
Ilex crenata ‘Steeds’ supports birds by providing berries as a winter food source and offers shelter for small wildlife with its dense foliage. Its low-maintenance, drought-tolerant nature makes it a sustainable option for eco-friendly landscapes.
Add timeless beauty and functionality to your landscape with Ilex crenata ‘Steeds’ – Steeds Holly. This durable, low-maintenance shrub is perfect for adding structure, wildlife value, and year-round greenery to your garden.
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Steeds Holly grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It’s adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay and loam, and tolerates urban conditions well. Regular watering helps establish young plants, but it’s fairly drought-tolerant once mature.
Steeds Holly is a narrow, upright evergreen shrub that typically grows to about 6–8 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide. Its dense, pyramidal habit makes it ideal for hedges, screens, foundation plantings, or formal landscapes.
Yes—but only if a male and female plant are nearby. Steeds is a male cultivar of Japanese holly (Ilex crenata), so it does not produce berries itself, but it can serve as a pollinator for female Ilex crenata cultivars that do produce berries.
Steeds Holly is moderately deer-resistant. While not immune, its tough, evergreen leaves are usually less attractive to deer, especially compared to softer-foliaged plants. In areas with heavy deer pressure, occasional browsing may occur but is rarely damaging long term.
Prune Steeds Holly in late winter to early spring before new growth begins. It responds well to shaping and can be maintained as a tight hedge or natural form. Occasional light pruning through the growing season helps keep its shape tidy and encourages dense branching.
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