Carolina Cone Holly – Live Evergreen Privacy Tree | Quart Pot Plant | Ilex x ‘Carolina Cone’ | Columnar Holly with Red Berries

Add elegant vertical structure and year-round beauty to your landscape with Carolina Cone Holly, a distinctive evergreen holly prized for its narrow columnar form, glossy foliage, and vibrant red berries. This refined holly naturally develops a dense, upright habit that makes it an outstanding choice for privacy screens, living fences, entryway accents, and formal garden designs.

Rich dark green leaves provide attractive evergreen color throughout the year, while abundant red berries create a spectacular display during fall and winter, attracting birds and adding seasonal interest. Its naturally narrow profile allows it to fit beautifully into smaller spaces where traditional broad-growing shrubs may be impractical.

Hardy, adaptable, and low maintenance, Carolina Cone Holly offers exceptional landscape performance and year-round ornamental appeal. These healthy plants are shipped established in quart-size nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Carolina Cone Holly
✔️ Quart pot plant
✔️ Evergreen columnar holly
✔️ Berry-producing landscape plant
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Carolina Cone Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex x ‘Carolina Cone’
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil; adaptable to various soil types
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Foliage: Glossy dark green evergreen leaves
Berry Color: Bright red
Mature Height: Approximately 15–20 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 6–8 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the best berry production and densest growth. Its naturally upright form requires minimal pruning, making it an excellent low-maintenance privacy or accent plant.