{"product_id":"ilex-pedunculosa-male-longstalk-holly-live-plant-includes-2-gallon-pot-evergreen-pollinator-holly-berry-pollinator-companion-hardy-landscape-shrub","title":"Ilex pedunculosa 'Male' – Longstalk Holly Evergreen Pollinator in 2 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a reliable pollinator and handsome evergreen presence to your landscape with Ilex pedunculosa 'Male', shipped in a 2-gallon pot and ready to plant. This male Longstalk Holly is valued for its attractive foliage, adaptability, and essential role in pollinating female Longstalk Holly varieties for berry production. Its glossy green leaves provide year-round interest, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, mixed borders, privacy plantings, and native-inspired landscapes. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this hardy holly is a valuable addition to any garden where female Ilex pedunculosa cultivars are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Male Longstalk Holly plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped in 2-gallon pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted evergreen plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Excellent pollinator for female Longstalk Hollies\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 Male Longstalk Holly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ilex pedunculosa 'Male'\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 sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies with growing conditions\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant near female Longstalk Holly varieties to ensure successful pollination and berry production. Mulching around the root zone helps conserve moisture and maintain healthy root growth.\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":52499585597572,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_29_2bdd80a9-1666-474d-aee8-f47e59c81362.jpg?v=1783659288","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/ilex-pedunculosa-male-longstalk-holly-live-plant-includes-2-gallon-pot-evergreen-pollinator-holly-berry-pollinator-companion-hardy-landscape-shrub","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}