{"product_id":"ilex-pedunculosa-female-longstalk-holly-live-plant-includes-2-gallon-pot-red-berry-holly-evergreen-landscape-shrub-wildlife-friendly-plant","title":"Ilex pedunculosa 'Female' – Longstalk Holly Live Plant in 2 Gallon Pot | Evergreen Shrub with Red Berries","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd year-round beauty and vibrant seasonal color to your landscape with Ilex pedunculosa 'Female', shipped in a 2-gallon pot and ready to plant. Also known as Female Longstalk Holly, this elegant evergreen is prized for its graceful arching branches, glossy dark green foliage, and abundant bright red berries that appear in fall and winter when a compatible male pollinator is nearby. Its attractive form makes it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, privacy plantings, naturalized landscapes, and specimen displays. The colorful berries provide valuable food for birds while adding striking winter interest to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Female Longstalk Holly plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped in 2-gallon pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Berry-producing female holly\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Female Longstalk Holly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ilex pedunculosa 'Female'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub to small tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant a compatible male Longstalk Holly nearby to ensure abundant berry production. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and promotes healthy root development.\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":52499585466500,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_33_67551fad-c568-4b9b-924a-40bdb355b7fc.jpg?v=1783659280","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/ilex-pedunculosa-female-longstalk-holly-live-plant-includes-2-gallon-pot-red-berry-holly-evergreen-landscape-shrub-wildlife-friendly-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}