| Botanical Name | Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint' |
| Description | A popular choice for Southeast Texas landscapes due to its rapid growth and elegant texture. The 'Needlepoint' Holly is more tolerant of varying soil conditions than many other hollies, though it performs best when not left in standing water. It stands up remarkably well to intense Houston summer sun and high humidity. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Height x Width | 10-15 ft. Tall x 10-12 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; needs regular watering during the first year of establishment, after which it becomes quite drought tolerant. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a general-purpose, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Very adaptable to pruning; can be used as a large screen, a small specimen tree, or kept as a formal hedge. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint' |
| Description | A popular choice for Southeast Texas landscapes due to its rapid growth and elegant texture. The 'Needlepoint' Holly is more tolerant of varying soil conditions than many other hollies, though it performs best when not left in standing water. It stands up remarkably well to intense Houston summer sun and high humidity. |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Height x Width | 10-15 ft. Tall x 10-12 ft. Wide |
| Water | Moderate; needs regular watering during the first year of establishment, after which it becomes quite drought tolerant. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a general-purpose, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
| Pruning | Very adaptable to pruning; can be used as a large screen, a small specimen tree, or kept as a formal hedge. |
| Deer Resistance | High |