Robin Holly is a dense pyramidal evergreen shrub with spiny leaves that emerge maroon-red in spring and gradually turns a very dark green as it matures. Robin is a female cultivar with inconspicuous flowers that give way to bright red berries in fall. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.
Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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I. cornuta x I. pernyi Hybrid
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Height:
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15' - 20'
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Spread:
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12’ - 15'
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Spacing:
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14’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 10
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Fall, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Hydrangea, Peony
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex x Robin 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown