Ilex Schillings
Compact, Hardy & Low-Maintenance Evergreen Hedge Plant
The Ilex Schillings (Ilex vomitoria ‘Schillings Dwarf’), also known as Dwarf Yaupon Holly, is a durable and attractive evergreen hedge plant prized for its dense, rounded foliage and refined appearance. With its compact growth and vibrant green leaves, this plant adds structure and year-round beauty to gardens, patios, and landscapes.
Perfect for formal hedges, borders, and foundation plantings, the Ilex Schillings thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates heat, drought, and coastal conditions. It’s easy to maintain, highly versatile, and ideal for creating neat, manicured hedges or natural green borders. Once mature and thick, it can be pruned and shaped into specific forms or designs, offering the flexibility to achieve clean lines or decorative shapes to suit any landscape style.
✨ Key Features:
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Dense, compact evergreen foliage for formal or natural hedges
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Thrives in full sun to partial shade
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Heat- drought, and salt-tolerant once established
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Low-maintenance and easy to shape with pruning
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Ideal for borders, walkways, and foundation plantings
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Suitable for residential and commercial landscapes
🌱 Why Choose Ilex Schillings?
If you’re looking for a refined, hardy evergreen hedge, the Ilex Schillings is an excellent choice. Its dense foliage, durability, and ability to be trimmed into precise forms make it one of the best hedge plants for tropical, coastal, or formal gardens, offering timeless elegance and structure all year long.
Pot Diameter: 14"
Pot Volume: 7 gallons
The plant comes in a standard plastic grower’s pot. Decorative pots are sold separately—please visit our pottery section to purchase pottery.