Warren's Red Holly
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Warren's Red Holly |
| Botanical Name | Ilex decidua 'Warren's Red' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 6 to 8 ft |
| Mature Width | 6 to 8 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Interest | Insignificant |
| Bloom Period | May |
| Seasonal Interest | Fall, Winter |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Decorative Fruit |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | Yes |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water new plants when soil is dry to touch. Water slow and deep to encourage rooting. Water an established plant if rainfall is less than 1" of rain per week. Reduce water to harden off about a month before the expected first frost. After a few hard fr |
| Fertilize Notes | Add compost to the soil when planting holly. Compost improves drainage and boosts the nitrogen and micronutrients at the rootzone. Mulch also reduces nutrients slowly as decomposition occurs. Feed with 10-5-5 in spring. |
| Prune Notes | Remove branches at ground level that criss cross, rub other branches, or are over 1" in diameter. Remove 1/3 of the bush. |