Ilex x 'Homefire'

Homefire Holly

Homefire Holly, also known as Ilex x meserveae 'Homefire', is a popular holly cultivar. Here's some information about Homefire Holly:

 Homefire Holly is an evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded growth habit. It typically reaches a height and spread of about 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters). It has glossy, dark green leaves with spiny margins, giving it a classic holly look.

One of the standout features of Homefire Holly is its vibrant red berries. Female plants produce an abundance of bright red berries that persist throughout the winter, providing a beautiful contrast against the dark green foliage. Male plants are needed for pollination to produce berries.

Homefire Holly is a versatile shrub that can be used in various ways. It is commonly used as a foundation planting, in mixed borders, or as a specimen plant. It can also be used as a hedge or screen due to its dense growth habit and spiny foliage, providing privacy and security.

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, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Hydrangea, Camellia, Pieris

IMAGES: Paul VanDerWerf from Brunswick, Maine, USA, Holly Berries (11797428345), CC BY 2.0, (2) Famartin, 2021-01-21 12 52 11 A holly covered in fruit along Kinross Circle in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown