Wholesale Growers to the Trade and Retail Sales to the Public
We Love Hollies
Hollies are one of the most unique, diverse groups of plants in nature. As a single focal-point specimen, a formal hedge, or an informal mass planting, Hollies beautify every garden or landscape. While most Holly species are evergreen, there are also deciduous Hollies that lose their leaves in the fall, leaving brightly colored drupes (berries) on bare stems, timed perfectly for the holidays.
All Hollies, and especially our native Hollies—inkberry (Ilex glabra), American Holly (Ilex opaca), and winterberry (Ilex verticillata)—provide nutrition and shelter for dozens of bird species.
Hollies from Heartwood
We have over 50 Holly species available for wholesale and retail, including native and select non-native Hollies.
Heartwood native Hollies are straight species. Unlike a cultivar, they haven’t been genetically manipulated to change their appearance. At Heartwood, when you see a native Holly with a tag that has a name in quotes, this is the name of a selection of a native Holly from a naturally occurring population. The name typically reflects an outstanding characteristic or other noteworthy information about that particular plant.
Nationally Certified Holly Arboretum
Our beautiful grove of over 300 mature Holly trees is an official Holly Society of America Certified Arboretum and Test Center, meeting high standards in plant longevity, educational labeling, and research for hardiness. We’re one of only 14 Holly arboretums to share this distinction, along with the U.S. National Arboretum, Longwood Gardens, and other institutions.
We offer tours of our Holly arboretum throughout the year, as our schedule allows. You can also request a private tour for your group. For more information, see Events.
