Screen Play Holly
Ilex integra x latifolia 'Screen Play'
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Delivery and Shipping
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| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Attracts pollinators, Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Container Friendly, Deer-resistant, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Fast-growing, Full Sun, Hedge/Screen, Low Maintenance, Non-invasive, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, and Shade Tolerant
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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FragrantYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
If you want Holly berries and need a big, dense broad-leaved evergreen for privacy, try the glorious Screen Play Holly (Ilex integra x latifolia 'Screen Play'). With white blooms for beneficial pollinators and dense cover for birds, this magnificent, large-scale shrub readily pollinates with ambient local Holly for showy, deep red berries all winter (much to the delight of local songbirds.)!
Screen Play is a new Holly hybrid variety with a well-branched, dense, and upright habit. Elliptic to oblong leaves are gorgeous and glossy. The new foliage is light green tinged with bronze and ages to dark green with enough sun. You will find it is worth giving up the traditional, prickle-edged English Holly leaf shape for very finely serrated leaves with less of a "poke". This fantastic broad-leaved evergreen creates a bright, fluffy texture in the sunny landscape!
Developed and field-tested by the Southern Living Plant Collection, Screen Play Holly takes tough heat conditions without forgetting their lines while on stage. With a well-branched, dense, upright habit, you'll create a year-round showstopper in your space! Growing an impressive 25 - 30 feet in height and spreading to a narrow 8 to 10 feet in width, this shrub thrives throughout USDA growing zones 7 to 9.
Planting and Application:
With a name like Screen Play, you know this shrub is perfect for screening! The vigorous growth creates a private bower, and it's tall enough to reach a second-story balcony! Use Screen Play Holly for year-round greenery and living fencing around your property line to create outdoor rooms. Even a staggered double row saves you money over traditional fencing!
Crave an al fresco dining room or private seating area? Let this hard-working plant grow into the walls of a garden room for dining under the stars! Glossy, yet spineless leaves are another big benefit, especially if you'll be shearing them into formal garden hedges. Keep pruned small or large, and limb up the lower branches to create a multi-trunked tree form!
- Bronzy New Growth & Ages Dark Green
- Elliptic to Oblong Foliage
- Very Tall, Fluffy & Spineless Broad-Leaved Evergreen
- Vigorous Growth & Dense Upright Habit
- Made for Screening & Privacy, Tall Specimens & Living Walls/Fencing
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant Screen Play Holly in full or partial shade with at least four hours of direct sunlight a day, and provide full sun for the best coloration. Please wait to prune until after the tiny, white spring flowers are finished blooming. They will turn into the gorgeous berries you love for Holiday decorations! Provide 3-4 inches of arborist mulch to help insulate the root system and hold in moisture better.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Widely Adaptable & Moderate Moisture Needs
- Any Very Well-Drained Soil Type
- Prune After Flowering
- Low Maintenance & Great for Urban Settings
Add privacy and seclusion to your outdoor world by wrapping your landscape in the soft year-round greenery that a Screen Play Holly provides! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
