Holly, J. C. Van Tol

Description

Self-fertile variety of holly with dark purple stems and large, shiny, nearly spine-free dark green leaves. Tiny white, sweetly scented, nectar rich flowers in spring which attract bees followed by abundant bright red berries which provide food for birds. Makes a handsome, impenetrable, evergreen, wildlife friendly hedge, an attractive shrub or can be grown as a free standing tree. Shade tolerant.