{"product_id":"ilex-aquifolium-beanie-johnson-hardy-male-english-holly-live-plant-2-gallon-pot-evergreen-landscape-tree-pollinator-holly-cold-hardy-selection","title":"Ilex aquifolium 'Beanie Johnson' – Hardy Male English Holly Live Plant in 2 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd 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 is known for exceptional cold tolerance, surviving temperatures as low as -18°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts glossy deep green foliage provides year-round beauty and structure, making it suitable for hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, and specimen trees. As a male holly, 'Beanie Johnson' serves as an effective pollinator for female English Holly varieties, promoting berry production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 live Beanie Johnson English Holly plant\u003cbr\u003eShipped in 2-gallon pot\u003cbr\u003eHealthy, rooted plant\u003cbr\u003eHardy male pollinator variety\u003cbr\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beanie Johnson English Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ilex aquifolium 'Beanie Johnson'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\/tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 30 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499587334276,"sku":null,"price":237.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_81.jpg?v=1783659380","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/ilex-aquifolium-beanie-johnson-hardy-male-english-holly-live-plant-2-gallon-pot-evergreen-landscape-tree-pollinator-holly-cold-hardy-selection","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}