- Perennial juniper grows in USDA plant zones 7 to 9
- Produces large red berries that attract songbirds in fall
- Planted all year around in borders, hedges, and mass plantings
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Product Overview
Needlepoint' adds delicate beauty to the landscape with lustrous green, pointed foliage. Small white flowers emerge on its branches in early spring, maturing to large red berries that feed songbirds in fall. 'Needlepoint' thrives in sun or shade, tolerates drought and adapts to a wide variety of soil types. Its upright habit and glossy foliage is beautiful in hedges, mixed borders and mass plantings. It can even be trained to grow as a small tree.
- Includes 1 holly needlepoint in a 2.25 Gal. grower pot
- Bright red berries emerge in fall and persist through winter
- Heat and drought tolerant once established
- Best suited for USDA hardiness zones 7-9, but will perform well in colder zones with proper winter protection
- Prefers full sun to part shade
- Mature size is 10 ft. to 20 ft. tall and 8 ft. to 15 ft. W
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Product Overview
- Perennial juniper grows in USDA plant zones 7 to 9
- Produces large red berries that attract songbirds in fall
- Planted all year around in borders, hedges, and mass plantings
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| Ratings | (19) | (19) | (5) | (5) |
| Sun Tolerance | Sun or Shade | Sun or Shade | Part Sun | Part Sun |
| Additional Characteristics | None Listed | None Listed | Deer Resistant,Disease Resistant,Drought Tolerant | Deer Resistant,Disease Resistant,Drought Tolerant |
| Common Name | Juniper | Juniper | Azalea | Azalea |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) | 6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) | 10 (30 to 40 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) | 10 (30 to 40 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen | Evergreen | Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Water Requirements | Once a week | Once a week | When soil is dry | When soil is dry |
| Annual / Perennial | Perennial | Perennial | Perennial | Perennial |
| Mature Height (in.) | 60 in. | |||
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| Brand | National Plant Network | National Plant Network | ENCORE AZALEA | ENCORE AZALEA |
| Name | 2.5 qt. Holly Needlepoint Shrub | 2.25 Gal. Holly Needlepoint Shrub | Encore Azalea 2 Gal. Autumn Bravo Shrub with Red Flowers | Encore Azalea 2 Gal. Autumn Carnation Shrub with Semi Double Pink Flowers |
| Price | $1999 | $3199 | $3998 | $4298 |
| Ratings | (19) | (19) | (5) | (5) |
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| Additional Characteristics | ||||
| Common Name | ||||
| Hardiness Zone | ||||
| Evergreen or Deciduous | ||||
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Specifications
Dimensions
Mature Width (in.)
180
Details
Additional Characteristics
None Listed
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Average Shipping Height (in.)
6
Best Time to Plant
Year Round
Blossom Color
White
Botanical Name
Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint'
Common Name
Juniper
Evergreen or Deciduous
Evergreen
Fragrance
Strong
Growth Habit
Dense
Hardiness Zone
6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
Number of plants included (Pack-Size)
1
Optimal Soil Condition
Neutral
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.)
36
Returnable
180-Day
Shipped As
Packaged
Sun Tolerance
Sun or Shade
Water Requirements
Once a week
Wildlife Attracted
No Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred
No Wildlife Deterred
Questions & Answers
10Questions14Answers
Is Needlepoint a fast or slow grower?
Asked by carucha January 5, 20211
AnswerHello Carucha - Yes, this does grow rather quickly! It grows at a rate of 3 feet/year. Thank you - National Plant Network
Can I plant them in Boston around September?
Asked by Tom September 7, 20202
AnswersThanks for your help. What are the options to protect them from freeze?
Are there female and male varieties? I understand you need both to get berries.
Asked by Bicycleflyer August 13, 20201
AnswerHello - There are but we cannot guarantee whether they are male or female. Thank you - National Plant Network
How tall at maturity?
Asked by Dave August 9, 20201
AnswerHello Dave - this will be 10 - 20 feet tall and 8 - 15 feet wide at maturity. Thank you - National Plant Network
Are the berries poisonous to pets and humans?
Asked by Jen August 7, 20201
AnswerHello Jen - Yes, the berries can be poisonous to pets and humans. Thank you - National Plant Network
I bought what was labled as this same holly at my local store but I am in zone 6b. Will this make it in my zone or not?
Asked by Naturalistlady May 31, 20202
AnswersThank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. Please consult with an expert landscaper or your Local Home Depot Garden Center Associate for more details. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. -The Home Depot-
What kind of soil do i need for planting a holly needlepoint shrub
Asked by JJane May 8, 20201
AnswerHi JJane - Holly's prefer slightly acidic soil. Thank you - National Plant Network
how many feet apart do i need to plant these plants if i want to plant them as a privacy hedge in...
Asked by PDX May 5, 20201
AnswerWe suggest planting about 3 feet apart. Thank you - National Plant Network
Do these berries attract birds?
Asked by Lild26 January 15, 20202
AnswersThese do not. - Thank you - National Plant Network
does this plant need a male to bloom berries?
Asked by DC January 6, 20202
AnswersHello DC - Needlepoint is a self-pollinating variety, so no need for a male to bloom. Thank you - National Plant Network
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