Ilex hybrid Oakleaf™

One of the more exciting introductions into the world of hollies is the ‘Oakleaf’ holly.  This evergreen beauty is a chance seedling from another well-known holly called ‘Mary Nell’. ‘Oakleaf’ holly gets its name from the shape of the plant’s leaf, whose shape resembles that of our native Scarlet Oak tree.  The evergreen foliage starts out purplish green and then turns an attractive medium green with a lighter colored leaf edge.   While the flowers are insignificant they are perfect meaning they will produce attractive orange-red fruits without the need for a male pollinator.