What might this shrub be?

[rthr-b-hntg]

I have this near my suburban house. Grows slow but stay green all winter. Can grow from cuttings. Any thoughts on planting as a (future)screen on my hunting property?



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[Native Hunter]

I would say an ornamental Ilex (holly) of some type. Leaves look like Nellie R. Stevens, but I think that particular one kills out in winter above Zone 6, so probably just another similar Ilex with a little better cold tolerance.

If it gets tall enough, it might make a good screen. Depends on whether your deer decide to eat or rub them.

 

[Native Hunter]

Actually, I just looked and found one link that shows NRS going into Zone 5. Most links show 6-9.

http://plants.calloways.com/12210004/Plant/9370/Nellie_R_Stevens_Holly

 

[DocHolladay]

I was going to say a Holly.. Pretty plants, pain in the butt to maintain once they decide to take off. They don't grow evenly. Always have one or two branches that are 2ft higher than the rest. If you trim them a couple of times a year, they are nice looking bushes and are even prettier when they have their red berries on them.

 

[rthr-b-hntg]

Actually, I just looked and found one link that shows NRS going into Zone 5. Most links show 6-9.

http://plants.calloways.com/12210004/Plant/9370/Nellie_R_Stevens_Holly

Thanks- do you think it is too late to get the cuttings in the ground in upstate NY ( hunting property)? Or should I put them in the garden bed at home and move in the spring ?


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[Native Hunter]

Wait till spring.....