.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 'Absolute' Red Holly Ilex 'Red Beauty' Description A vibrant, evergreen shrub featuring glossy, dark green leaves and striking red berries that add color year-round. Suitable for containers, hedges, or landscape accents. Suggested Uses Perfect for foundation planting, privacy screens, or decorative hedges. Its ornamental berries make it excellent for winter interest in garden designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Ilex 'Red Beauty' Common Name: 'Red Beauty' Holly Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-8 ft tall and wide with slow to moderate growth. Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Not notably flowering; bear red berries in fall/winter Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, birds and pollinators Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for pots Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to Pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Holly, Boxwood, Conifers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for optimal growth. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, not soggy. Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, well-draining. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity. Pruning Instructions: Prune after fruiting to maintain shape and health. Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones and protect from harsh winds. Planting Depth: Plant root ball level with soil surface. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Protect from winter winds to prevent leaf burn.