Ilex x koehneana ‘Wirt L. Winn’ ~ Wirt L. Winn Holly Size:25 GALLON IMAGE: Photo by Alan Pascoe

IMAGE: Photo by Alan Pascoe

This plant is also deer-resistant and attracts butterflies

IMAGES: Photo by Flowerwood

They persist on the tree into late fall

Ilex x koehneana ‘Wirt L. Winn’ ~ Wirt L. Winn Holly Size:25 GALLON IMAGE: Photo by Alan PascoeWirt L. Winn Holly is a fast growing evergreen tree with a strong pyramidal habit and large glossy dark green leaves with irregular spiny margins. The foliage emerges with a purple red tint and earns a slight twist along the margins as they mature. Of pollinated, inconspicuous but fragrant spring flowers way to bright red fruits in fall which lasts through winter. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and