Steeds Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Steeds' 

Foliage: Green
Fall Foliage: N/A
Fruit: Black berry
Habit/Form: Upright, pyramidal
​Uses: Hedge, vertical accent

Zone Hardiness:  5
​Plant Height:  6 - 8 ft
Plant Width: 3 - 5 ft 
Light: Sun/part shade
​Growth Rate: Slow

An easy-to-grow, densely branched evergreen shrub with an attractive upright, pyramidal form. Dense, lustrous, dark green foliage adds color to the landscape year-round. Tiny white flowers produce ornamental black berries that persist throughout winter. A shapely hedge or foundation plant that responds well to regular pruning, which should be done in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Tolerates urban pollution and is rabbit resistant.