Growing naturally in a pyramidal form with no pruning necessary, Steeds Japanese Holly is an evergreen boxwood-like shrub clothed in small, oval shaped, dark green leaves with no points. Like all other Japanese Holly, Steeds responds very well to shearing if a more dense and formal appearance is desired. During late summer to fall Steeds produces an abundant crop of dark purple-blue berries which add winter interest in the landscape and are enjoyed by birds. 

Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Height at Maturity: 5-8' depending on pruning
Width at Maturity: 3'-4' depending on pruning
Suggested Spacing: 3' for solid hedges; 6' or more for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Dense, Pyramidal
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White
Flower Size: Small
Flowering Period: May, June
Flower Type:
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: Yes
Berry Color: Black
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Morning Shade with Evening Sun
Water Needs: Average, Low when established
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silty
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist to Somewhat Dry
Soil pH: 4.5 - 6.5
Maintenance / Care: Low to Average
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought, Mildew, Heat, Clay Soil