Ilex 'Harvest Red'

Harvest Red Holly

Ilex ‘Harvest Red’ is a dense evergreen holly shrub valued for its glossy dark green foliage and especially heavy display of bright red berries that persist well into winter on female plants when pollinated. The foliage is clean, lustrous, and neatly arranged, creating strong year-round structure, while the abundant berry set provides outstanding winter color.

Type: Evergreen shrub
Mature Size: Width: 5–7 ft · Height: 8–10 ft
USDA Zones: 5a–9b

Form: Upright, pyramidal

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

Water: Medium; prefers regular moisture during establishment

Wildlife: Berries attract birds

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for hedges, screening, foundation plantings, and specimen use where evergreen form and winter berry display are desired. The heavy berry production makes it especially valuable in winter landscapes.

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

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

8-10'

Width

5'-7'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Pyramidal

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No