Miss Pryss Holly is a compact evergreen tree with a tight pyramidal habit and glossy green elongated foliage with a spine at the tip and few, if any, along the edges. If pollinated the flowers give way to showy pea-sized red berries that can persist well into winter Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Miss Pryss is disease and pest resistant.
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Origins: |
Natural Hybrid; GA Native |
Height: |
20' - 30' |
Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
Spacing: |
8’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Can be trained as a single trunk tree to promote durability and uniform habit.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Pieris, Peony
IMAGES: Photos by Moon's Tree Farm, Miss Pryss® Holly