| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 3 feet (90 cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 5 to 6 feet (1.5-1.8 m) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Female |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: Holly of the Year 2015 |
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