Emerald Colonnade ® Holly

Emerald Colonnade Holly

5 Gallon
$129.00
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Emerald Colonnade Holly

Ilex x 'RutHol1'

A fast-growing, sterile holly that forms a dense, pyramidal privacy screen.

$129.00
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Description

Achieve effortless privacy with the elegant, fast-forming Emerald Colonnade Holly. This improved holly cultivar grows into a stately, narrow pyramid of lush, deep green foliage, creating a dense visual screen without sprawling. Its naturally uniform, columnar shape requires little pruning to maintain a clean, formal appearance, making it an ideal, low-maintenance solution for property lines, pool enclosures, or as a living backdrop for mixed borders. Sterile and non-berry-producing, it eliminates any worry about unwanted seedlings, allowing you to enjoy its impeccable structure and lush privacy year-round.

• Narrow, Pyramidal Form: Grows into a dense, tightly branched column that widens slightly at the base, forming a natural pyramid up to 8-10 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide.
• Fast-Growing Privacy Screen: Has a moderate to fast growth rate, quickly forming an effective, lush evergreen screen for privacy and wind protection.
• Sterile & Low-Maintenance: A male, non-berry-producing variety that eliminates any mess or seeding issues. Requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape.
• Superior Disease Resistance: Bred for improved resistance to common holly issues, ensuring a healthy, vibrant appearance with less care.
• Versatile Landscape Solution: Excellent as a tall hedge, foundation plant, or architectural specimen where a formal, vertical element is desired.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Small, oval, leathery green leaves. Produces insignificant creamy-white flowers (female plant, requires male pollinator for berries). Naturally pyramidal form with dense branching.
  • Mature Height: 8-10 ft
  • Mature Width: 3-4 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Narrow columnar habit (1/3 the width of standard hollies),Maintains shape without pruning,Deer resistant,Tolerates urban conditions
  • Landscape Uses:Privacy screens,Formal hedges,Foundation plantings,Tight spaces
  • Special Care:Plant male pollinator nearby for berry production,Water regularly until established,Fertilize in early spring,Prune in winter if shaping needed
  • Seasonal Interest:Foliage: Year-round evergreen,Berries: Red (if pollinated) winter

Faqs

Q: How does it compare to 'Sky Pencil' for a privacy screen?
A: 'Emerald Colonnade' is wider and faster-growing than 'Sky Pencil', making it better suited for creating a substantial visual barrier more quickly. 'Sky Pencil' is better for ultra-narrow accents.

Q: How far apart should I plant them for a hedge?
A: For a dense, continuous screen, space plants approximately 3 feet apart, center to center. This allows them to grow together while maintaining good air circulation at the base.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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