Ruby Colonnade® Holly
Ilex x crenata 'RutHol5' PPAF
Pronunciation: I-leks kre-NA-ta
SKU #41514
| Description | A versatile evergreen shrub with a naturally pyramidal form and new foliage that emerges deep red. Dense, glossy, bright green foliage takes well to shearing, making it an excellent topiary specimen or formal accent to entryways or gardens. Also wonderful for hedges or screens. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 10 to 12 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care | Adapts to a range of soil types; thrives in light, well-drained, acidic soils with consistent moisture. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Fertilize in early spring. For a tidy appearance, prune to shape in winter. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601