Ilex cornuta Berries Jubilee

Berries Jubilee Holly

Ilex cornuta ‘Berries Jubilee’ is an evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green horned foliage and especially abundant bright red berries that persist through winter on female plants when pollinated. The leaves have the characteristic thick, spiny, horned shape typical of Chinese holly, giving the plant bold texture year-round. Heavy berry production creates strong winter color.

Type: Evergreen shrub
Mature Size: Width: 6–8 ft · Height: 8–10 ft
USDA Zones: 7a–9b

Form: Dense, upright, rounded

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soils

Water: Medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Berries attract birds

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for hedges, screening, specimen planting, and mixed evergreen borders where heavy berry display and bold foliage texture are desired. Its dense branching provides strong year-round structure.

Care:
Plant in well-drained soil and avoid poorly drained sites. Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping is needed. A male holly nearby improves berry production.

Plant type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Height

8-10'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

7–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Flower color

White

Fall color

Blue Green

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Dense, Rounded, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No