Red Beauty® Blue Holly

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Compactness
Disease Resistance
Insect Resistance
Deer Resistance

Special Features

Attracts Wildlife
Low Maintenance
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Red Beauty® Blue Holly

Botanical Name

Ilex x 'Rutzan' PP14750

Plant Type

Evergreen

Zone
Zones 6 -10, down to -10° F Find Your Zone
Light Needs
Full Sun to Part Sun
Mature Size

Height 6-10'

Spread 4-5'

Plant size illustration

Description

Red Beauty® (‘Rutzan’) holly is an exceptional, narrow pyramidal evergreen prized for its dense, glossy dark green foliage and abundant bright red winter berries. Its naturally neat shape eliminates the need for constant pruning. Slow-growing and highly compact, this low-maintenance shrub is ideal for tight spaces, privacy screens, and vertical accents. It is highly disease-resistant and boasts strong deer resistance for worry-free care.

Plant Care

Water

Average, medium, well drained soil

Fertilizer

One balanced, slow release application of 10-10-10 early spring

Pruning

If needed, prune in late spring or summer after flowering to maintain shape without sacrificing berry production

Seasons of Interest

Small white flowers contrast with deep blue-green, glossy foliage in spring, providing food for polinators. New growth emerges with a reddish tinge.

Abundant clusters of red fruit cover the plant starting in summer and persist into cooler seasons.

Beautiful red fruit persist.

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