Red Beauty® ('Rutzan') Holly is another introduction from Dr. Elwin Orton's lifelong work with the genus Ilex. The shiny dark green leaves are spiny, neat and small, covering its conical, pyramidal form. It is readily pollinated by Ilex x meserveae males, and the fruit is attractive on its evergreen setting all winter. Slow growing and narrow, it fits in well in smaller garden spaces. Most exciting of all, it has proved to be extremely deer resistant according to Bruce Crawford of The Rutgers Gardens.
Height
10 Feet
Spread
5 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Current Availability
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Description
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Future Crop
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1
Ilex x Red Beauty ('Rutzan') #5 SHRUB FORM 24-30" (Male:Ilex meserveae; Blue Prince)
Full foliage
2
Ilex x Red Beauty ('Rutzan') #10 3-4' (Male:Ilex meserveae; Blue Prince)