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fast-growing cultivars have dense pyramidal forms and heavy berry set. Their manageable 15- to 30-foot size helps make them very popular in the landscape trade.
A native holly that deserves mention is the inkberry (Ilex glabra). It has smaller leaves and its black berries are not nearly as flashy as some of its redberried cousins. It is hardy down to Zone 5, but some leaves will turn brown in severe winters or in windy locations. Again, a little protection from winter wind and afternoon sun really helps this plant thrive.
The Meserve hybrid hollies (Ilex x meserveae) have become very popular in recent years. Blue Girl, Blue Boy, Blue Princess and Blue Prince are some of the cultivars of this group.
Like many hollies, they require a male pollinator for good berry set and are con
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