What kind of holly bushes can be planted in Wisconsin?
I have a southern exposure for them to be planted in partial shade. A. I prefer an east-facing location for hollies and other broadleaf evergreens. The plants will be protected from the winter winds blowing out of the northwest and winter sun shining in from the south. Both the winter wind and sun can dry out plants and lead to dieback and death. Check to see if your planting location is shaded in the winter. Otherwise you may want to create a little winter shade to help your plants thrive in that location. Look for Blue Prince and Blue Princess or China Boy and China Girl. If they’re in a good site and are maintained properly, they have been grown successfully here and even colder Zone 4 regions. The deciduous holly, winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is more reliably hardy, produces attractive fruit and prefers acidic soil. You will need to plant at least one male plant for every five female holly plants for fruit to develop. Q.My daughter has a shaded area in her yard about 6-by-6 feet
