{"product_id":"nemopanthus-mucronatus-female-mountain-holly-live-plant-18-inches-tall-includes-2-gallon-pot-native-berry-producing-shrub-woodland-garden-favorite","title":"Nemopanthus mucronatus Female – Mountain Holly Live Plant | 18 Inches Tall | 2 Gallon Pot | Native Berry-Producing Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd native beauty and seasonal interest to your landscape with this 18-inch tall Female Mountain Holly, shipped in a 2-gallon pot and ready to plant. Nemopanthus mucronatus is a graceful deciduous holly prized for its attractive foliage, elegant branching, and bright red berries that develop on female plants when a compatible male pollinator is nearby. The colorful berries persist into fall and winter, providing ornamental appeal and a valuable food source for birds and wildlife. Perfect for woodland gardens, native plant landscapes, rain gardens, and naturalized settings, this hardy shrub offers year-round interest with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Female Mountain Holly plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 18 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped in 2-gallon pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted plant\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 Mountain Holly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nemopanthus mucronatus (Ilex mucronata)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous shrub\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, acidic, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the best berry production, plant a compatible male Mountain Holly nearby for pollination. This species performs especially well in moist, acidic soils and natural woodland settings.\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":52499587268740,"sku":null,"price":267.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_83.jpg?v=1783659377","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/nemopanthus-mucronatus-female-mountain-holly-live-plant-18-inches-tall-includes-2-gallon-pot-native-berry-producing-shrub-woodland-garden-favorite","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}