ILEX WILL AND KATE ACORN FARMS

WILL AND KATE HYBRID HOLLY
ILEX WILL AND KATE

Ilex x 'Will and Kate'

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ILEX WILL AND KATE
Genus: ILEX
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Height: 10 Feet Tall
Spread: 8 Feet Wide
Color: green foliage
Full Sun Plants
Full Sun Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs
Zone: 5
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WILL AND KATE HYBRID HOLLY


Ilex 'Will & Kate' are a fantastic couple -- so compatible they can grow in the same pot! This wonderful hybrid holly features a broad, upright evergreen habit. Fertilized female (Kate) gives way to abundant red berries throughout winter, feeding all the birds and other small wildlife.

Will & Kate Holly thrives in filtered sun in rich, organic, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It is ideal for borders and screens.





PLANT SIZE TYPE GALENA ADD'L DIG SOON
ILEX WILL AND KATE con 315-18 in66000

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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.

(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)


Ilex (Holly/Winterberry) Types:
American Holly  |  Blue Holly  |  Inkberry Holly  |  Japanese Holly  |  Winterberry


Planting Tips

To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in fertile, acidic, and well-draining soil, selecting a location that ranges from full sun to partial shade depending on the specific cultivar. These versatile shrubs generally prefer consistent moisture, especially during the first growing season to establish strong root systems, and they benefit from protection against harsh, drying winds. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood or to shape the plant, which encourages dense, healthy foliage and helps maintain a manageable size. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and maintain soil acidity, taking care to keep the material a few inches away from the crown to prevent stem rot.




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