(Blue Holly) An evergreen Holly that is soft to the touch? That is what makes Ilex CASTLE KEEP® a winner in the landscape. Standing 3-5 feet tall and spreading up to 4 feet wide, Ilex CASTLE KEEP® forms a slightly upright mounding habit. The glossy soft foliage is lush and full. If you are looking for an evergreen Holly that can easily be shaped into a ball or a hedge, this is your plant. CASTLE KEEP® is a female Holly, and when paired with CASTLE WALL® will produced red berries for winter enjoyment. Hardy in zones 5-7, Ilex CASTLE KEEP® likes to be planted in full sun to part shade locations, and is adaptable to many soil locations including clay. Plant CASTLE KEEP® for its evergreen foliage and wonderful bright red winter berries. Ilex CASTLE KEEP® is a PROVEN WINNERS® COLORCHOICE® Flowering Shrub.