Ilex Needlepoint 7G

Dense branching creates a broad growth habit 8 to 10 feet tall by 10 to 12 feet wide. Long, narrow, shiny dark green leaves have a slight twist to them. Produces dark red berries. Excellent for hedges or in mass plantings.  Performs best in full sun.  Plant in well draining soil.

Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint'

Height: 8-10 feet

Spread: 10-12 feet

Bloom Time: Late spring with white fragrant blooms, winter producing red berries.

Special Features:  Deer resistant.  Tolerates urban pollution.

Uses in the Landscape:  Hedge, privacy, specimen.

Care Tips: The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.