Hardy Male English Holly Plant | 2 Gallon Pot | Ilex aquifolium 'Beanie Johnson' | Evergreen Pollinator for Landscapes

Add a tough and reliable evergreen to your landscape with this Ilex aquifolium 'Beanie Johnson', shipped in a 2-gallon pot and ready to plant. This hardy male English Holly originated as a chance seedling in New Britain, Connecticut during the 1950s and has become known for its exceptional cold tolerance. Notably, this remarkable selection survived temperatures as low as -18°F in 1980. Its glossy deep green foliage provides year-round beauty and structure in the landscape, making it an excellent choice for hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, and specimen trees. As a male holly, 'Beanie Johnson' also serves as an outstanding pollinator for female English Holly varieties, helping promote berry production.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Beanie Johnson English Holly plant
✔️ Shipped in 2-gallon pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Hardy male pollinator variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Beanie Johnson English Holly
Scientific Name: Ilex aquifolium 'Beanie Johnson'
Sunlight: Full sun to partial sun
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment
Soil: Well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Growth Habit: Up to 30 feet
Format: 2-gallon pot

💡 Care Tip: Plant near female English Holly cultivars to improve pollination and berry production. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage dense branching.