Description
Ilex integra x latifolia ‘Screen Play’ Holly is a striking evergreen shrub that combines the best traits of its parent species, offering year-round interest with its dense, glossy dark green foliage and robust growth habit. Known for its exceptional screening capabilities, ‘Screen Play’ Holly provides excellent privacy and wind protection, making it a popular choice for hedges and landscape borders. This hybrid holly is valued for its adaptability to a range of soil types and its tolerance of both full sun and partial shade conditions. Originating from breeding efforts to enhance cold hardiness and foliage density, this cultivar showcases a neat, upright form that requires minimal pruning. Its small white flowers in spring are followed by bright red berries that attract birds, adding seasonal wildlife interest. The balanced combination of ornamental appeal and functional use has made ‘Screen Play’ Holly a favored selection in both residential and commercial plantings.