Will Holly Grow in Shade?
Most Hollies Prefer Full Sun and Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic Soils. Some Species Will Grow in Shade but Will Produce Less Fruit. Hollies Are Relatively...
Most hollies prefer full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Some species will grow in shade but will produce less fruit. Hollies are relatively pest-free, but some do suffer from winter die-back.
Will holly grow in full shade?
Most hollies prefer full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Some species will grow in shade but will produce less fruit. Hollies are relatively pest-free, but some do suffer from winter die-back.
What hollies grow in shade?
Varieties such as American holly (Ilex opaca: USDA zones 5 to 9) and yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria; USDA zones 7 to 9) are versatile and shade-tolerant. Fine Gardening recommends planting American holly in sites with full sun to part shade, and yaupon holly is categorized as shade-tolerant.
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