Evergreen Anchors

 

 

East Texas landscapes benefit enormously from evergreen structure, and few plants deliver year round presence as reliably as large holly specimens. Among the many holly options available, Nellie R. Stevens, Oakland, Savannah, and Eagleston hollies stand out for their adaptability, low-maintenance and beauty. They thrive in the region’s acidic soils, humidity, and heat, making them long lived in both residential and commercial landscapes.
 
 

 

‘Nellie R. Stevens’ Holly is one of the most vigorous, versatile and reliable hollies for East Texas.

 

• Grows 15-25 feet tall
 

• Has a dense, pyramidal form
 

• Glossy leaves & bright red berries
 

• Tolerates heat, drought and a range of soils
 

• Outstanding single trunk specimen tree
 

• Perfect for privacy screens, hedges, or anchor plants
 
 

 

‘Oakland’ Holly is dense, uniform, and low-maintenance.

 

• Grows 12-15 feet tall
 

• Naturally pyramidal shape
 

• Distinctive oak-shaped glossy leaves and orange/red berries
 

• More moderate size perfect for smaller spaces
 

• Used as foundation accents, medium-height screens
 

• Provides evergreen structure without overwhelming smaller spaces
 
 

 

‘Savannah’ Holly can be grown as a large shrub or small tree.

 

• Grows 15-20 feet tall
 

• Soft, light green leaves with heavy red berries in the winter
 

• Has an airy, pyramidal form
 

• Attractive white flowers in Spring
 

• Excellent as entryway or driveway specimens
 

• Provides berries and cover for birds in winter
 
 

 

‘Eagleston’ Holly is another holly grown as a shrub or tree form.

 

• Grows 18-25 feet tall
 

• Dense canopy of smooth, gray-green leaves
 

• Grown as a tall privacy screen, hedge or specimen planting
 

• Ideal when grown as a single trunk tree
 

• Provides excellent bird habitat due to dense branching.