{"product_id":"ilex-schilling","title":"Ilex Schilling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIlex Schilling\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ilex vomitoria 'Schilling's Dwarf', commonly known as Schilling's Holly or Dwarf Yaupon Holly, is a dense, low growing, male evergreen shrub prized for its compact mounding form, fine dark green leaves, and exceptional toughness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Profile \u0026amp; Characteristics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaches a mature height of 2 to 4 feet (occasionally up to 6 feet if unpruned) and spreads 4 to 6 feet wide.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small, smooth, oval, glossy dark-green leaves on fine silvery-gray twigs.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026amp; Fruit: Produces small, inconspicuous spring flowers. Because it is a selected male cultivar, it does not produce berries but serves as an effective pollinator for nearby female yaupon hollies.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slow to moderate; naturally maintains a neat, dense, rounded shape with minimal assistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardy in zones 7 through 10.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun keeps the growth densest.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Highly adaptable; tolerates sandy, clay, or loamy textures, and performs well in soils ranging from dry to wet once established.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eTolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e: Highly drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, and salt-tolerant (ideal for coastal areas), as well as resistant to deer.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rarely required, but responds exceptionally well to light shearing or heavy structural pruning if a formal geometric hedge is desired\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"3 gallon","offer_id":50175841337621,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0882\/6834\/1525\/files\/79.jpg?v=1789459105","url":"https:\/\/discountplantsdirect.com\/products\/ilex-schilling","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}