Robin Holly is a dense pyramidal evergreen shrub with spiny leaves that emerge maroon-red in spring and gradually turns a very dark green as it matures.   Robin is a female cultivar with inconspicuous flowers that give way to bright red berries in fall.  Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.   Well-drained soils essential.   Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew.  Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Azalea, Hydrangea, Peony

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex x Robin 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown