Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn' ~ Hoogendorn Holly fire-risk Pruning: Cut back the foliage

Pruning: Cut back the foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth starts

The medium-sized dark yellow peaches with red flushed skin have very flavorful yellow flesh that ripens in May

Grows best in  full sun and moist to wet acidic soil

but they will produce better fruit yields if cross-pollinated with another plum tree of a different variety

Ilex crenata 'Hoogendorn' ~ Hoogendorn Holly fire-risk Pruning: Cut back the foliageHoogendorn Holly is a low growing, densely branched evergreen shrub with flattened dark green leaves reminiscent of boxwood. As it is a male plant it does not produce berries but acts as a pollinizer. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Type: Shrub Origins: East Asia and eastern Russia Height: 1' 2' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9