China Boy and China Girl Holly Plants, 2 Live Ilex Shrubs, 4 Inch Pots, Evergreen Foliage, Red Winter Berry Pollinating Pair

Add year-round greenery and the potential for festive red berries to your landscape with this China Boy and China Girl Holly Pollinating Pair. This set includes two well-rooted live holly starter plants: one male ‘China Boy’ and one female ‘China Girl’.

These evergreen shrubs are valued for their leathery, serrated green leaves and their role in creating classic holly-inspired garden displays.

🌿 PLANT DETAILS

• Common name: China Boy and China Girl Holly

• Botanical genus: Ilex

• Cultivars: ‘China Boy’ (male) and ‘China Girl’ (female)

• Quantity: 2 live plants

• Plant size: Approximately 6–8 inches tall minimum, according to the seller

• Pot size: Two individual 4-inch plastic nursery pots

• Root condition: Well-rooted

• Foliage: Evergreen, leathery, serrated leaves

• Growth habit: Densely branching shrub

• Growth rate: Moderate

• Growing location: Outdoor landscape planting

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade, depending on local conditions

• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist while the plants establish without leaving roots waterlogged

❤️ WHY CHOOSE THIS HOLLY PAIR?

• Male and female plants together: A convenient pairing for gardeners planning a holly planting with pollination in mind.

• Evergreen foliage: Adds structure and greenery to the landscape throughout the year.

• Potential red berries: The female ‘China Girl’ may produce bright red berries when pollination and growing conditions are suitable.

• Landscape versatility: Suitable for appropriate shrub borders, foundation plantings, and ornamental garden designs.

🌱 GROWING AND POLLINATION TIPS

Light: Choose a location with full sun to partial shade. Local climate and heat intensity can influence the best placement.

Soil: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid locations that remain waterlogged.

Water: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain regular moisture during establishment. Established plants may need less frequent watering depending on rainfall and soil conditions.

Pollination: ‘China Boy’ is the male pollinator and ‘China Girl’ is the female cultivar. Having both plants can support pollination, but fruiting depends on flowering overlap, plant maturity, weather, and growing conditions. Red berries should not be expected on young starter plants immediately after arrival.

Spacing: Allow enough room for the shrubs to develop according to their mature size and your intended landscape design. Check cultivar-specific spacing recommendations before planting.

📦 WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• One well-rooted ‘China Boy’ male holly plant

• One well-rooted ‘China Girl’ female holly plant

• Two individual 4-inch plastic nursery pots

• Plants approximately 6–8 inches tall minimum, according to the seller

The plants are starter-sized and are unlikely to have flowers, buds, or berries at shipping time. Leaf count, fullness, and overall appearance may vary naturally.

LIVE-PLANT ARRIVAL POLICY: The seller states that the limited conditional warranty covers safe arrival in healthy condition. Any delivery-related issue must be reported within 24 hours of delivery with photographs, according to the seller's stated terms. Review the seller's full policy before ordering.

⚠️ SAFETY NOTE: Holly berries are not for human consumption and may be harmful if eaten. Keep plants and berries away from children and pets, and verify species-specific safety guidance before planting.

Plan ahead for an evergreen landscape with this complementary China Boy and China Girl holly pair, designed for gardeners who want to grow classic holly shrubs with potential seasonal berry color.