Holly - Jim Dandy

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Holly - Jim Dandy

The Holly Jim Dandy, 'Ilex verticillata 'Jim Daddy', and formerly called Early Male, is best known for its shiny evergreen foliage with red berries. It is a much hardier Holly than others in its family. Although it has separate male and female parts, only the female plants can produce berries. (Use Ilex 'Red Sprite' as a pollinator to produce berries). In the wild, 'Jim Daddy' is found in wet soils, but it will grow well in average soil conditions and will tolerate drought once established. With a plant height of 3-6' and a width of 4-5', it is a showy plant in any garden, and it makes a great border planting. ... find out more

 

Lilac - White Persian The White Persian Lilac, Syringa x persica 'alba', is a spreading, graceful shrub with arching branches, reaching 4 to 8 feet in height, 5 to 10 feet spread. The pale lilac flowers are fragrant, late spring blooming, abundantly produced on 2 to 3 inch long panicles. A reasonably compact lilac for the smaller garden, and shrub border. Introduced 1614.

Holly - Jim Dandy