Name: Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint' (Needlepoint Holly)

Average Landscape Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; can reach 10 ft if unpruned; upright, dense habit

Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun; adapts well to various conditions

Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–9; evergreen and reliable in Houston-area winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Acid-loving plant food in spring; prune anytime to maintain shape

Detailed Description: This Needlepoint Holly is perfect for hedges or screens with those distinctive narrow, spiny leaves and bright red berries! This 7-gallon size gives you 6 to 8 feet of immediate presence with excellent density for privacy. Here in our area, it's incredibly reliable and creates beautiful formal hedges or natural screens. The narrow leaves give it a unique texture different from other hollies, and those red berries are gorgeous for holiday decorating. Perfect for creating privacy that stays beautiful year-round!