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Ilex x 'Rutzan' - Red Beauty Holly

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Ilex x 'Rutzan' is a vibrant, pyramid-shaped evergreen shrub known as the Red Beauty Holly, renowned for its dual charm of deep green foliage and brilliant red berries. With a mature height of 7-10 feet and a comforting 4-5 foot spread, this captivating plant becomes a sanctuary for birds in the winter, when clusters of its lustrous berries decorate its lush, glossy leaves. Flexible in its needs, the Red Beauty Holly prefers a spot bathed in full sun to part shade and flourishes in well-drained acidic soil, reveling in moderate water usage. Parading as an elegant standalone piece or serving as a thick privacy screen, this low-maintenance plant invokes a natural beauty, and performs best with moderate care, becoming a firm favorite among landscapers for its resilience and year-round appeal.

  • Size: 7-10 feet tall with a 4-5 foot spread
  • Berries: Produces bright red berry clusters in winter
  • Foliage: Glossy, deep green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Attracts Wildlife: Bird-friendly
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