Needlepoint Holly (Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint')
Versatile evergreen shrub with elegant pointed leaves and bright red berries.
Needlepoint Holly is a popular holly variety featuring distinctive, narrow, pointed leaves that give it a fine texture. It grows into a dense, rounded to upright shrub with glossy dark green foliage that stays attractive year-round. In fall and winter, it produces abundant clusters of bright red berries that provide beautiful color and attract birds.
Key Features:
Mature Size: Grows 8–10 ft tall and 6–8 ft wide
Growth Habit: Dense, upright to rounded — naturally full with minimal pruning
Foliage: Glossy dark green, narrow, needle-like leaves
Seasonal Interest: Small white flowers in spring; showy red berries in fall and winter
Tough & Adaptable: Heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established, and resistant to many pests
Ideal For:
Tall hedges and privacy screens
Foundation plantings
Mixed shrub borders
Specimen plants
Wildlife-friendly gardens
Care: Full sun to partial shade. Plant in well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then drought tolerant. Light pruning in early spring to shape if desired.
