National Plant Network's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! Introduced by the University of Tennessee, Emily Bruner Holly is a hybrid achievement of a Burford holly and a Lusterleaf holly. When pollinated, traditional clusters of red berries appear in spring and persist through winter. Emily Bruner Holly boasts resilience and adaptability, thriving in a range of soil types and conditions and is ideal for various landscape applications such as specimens, accents, and privacy screens. Prized for its pyramidal growth habit, this shrub takes well to pruning and can also be sculpted into a tree form if desired.
Offer contains (1) Ilex Emily Bruner in a 3 gallon grower container
Mature size 15-20' tall and 5-8' wide
Best grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9
Performs best in full sun; tolerant to partial shade
Produces lush evergreen foliage with red berries and works well as a privacy screen
Hybrid cross of Burford and Lusterleaf holly; often pruned to shape and can be sculpted into a tree form if desired
Thrives in well-draining soil with consistent moisture
This plant is considered toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This product ships year round, please be mindful of active weather when placing orders to avoid temperature related damage