Ilex 'Apollo'

Apollo Holly

Ilex ‘Apollo’ is a dense evergreen holly shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage, compact upright habit, and abundant bright red berries on female plants when pollinated. The foliage is small, lustrous, and neatly arranged, giving the plant a formal appearance year-round. In fall and winter, the berry display becomes especially ornamental and provides strong seasonal color.

Type: Evergreen shrub
Mature Size: Width: 4–6 ft · Height: 6–8 ft
USDA Zones: 5a–9b

Form: Dense, upright, pyramidal

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

Water: Medium; prefers even moisture during establishment

Wildlife: Berries attract birds

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for hedges, foundation plantings, screening, and specimen use where year-round evergreen structure and winter berries are desired. Works especially well in formal plantings because of its dense habit.

Care:
Plant in well-drained acidic soil and avoid excessively dry sites. Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping is needed. A male holly nearby is required for berry production on female plants.

 

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

6-8'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Red Violet

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Dense, Pyramidal

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No