32 varieties priced · updated daily
Ilex prices: what 32 varieties actually cost
Real prices from the mail-order nurseries we track, rechecked every day. Ilex runs $13.49 to $89.95, with a median of $35.80.
Every Ilex variety we track, cheapest first
All 32 priced varieties.
| Variety | From | High | Nurseries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Gentleman WinterberryIlex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' | $13.49 | $69.95 | 2 |
| WinterberryIlex verticillata 'Winter Red' | $13.99 | $79.95 | 3 |
| Soft Touch Japanese HollyIlex crenata 'Soft Touch' | $15.95 | $69.95 | 5 |
| Bordeaux HollyIlex vomitoria 'Bordeaux' | $17.48 | — | 1 |
| Steeds Japanese HollyIlex crenata 'Steeds' | $17.99 | $23.95 | 2 |
| Compact Japanese HollyIlex crenata 'Compacta' | $17.99 | $69.95 | 2 |
| Sky Pencil HollyIlex crenata 'Sky Pencil' | $18.99 | $42.84 | 6 |
| Blue Holly Castle SpireIlex x meserveae 'Castle Spire' | $23.99 | $26.14 | 2 |
| Blue Holly Berry PoppinsIlex x meserveae 'Berry Poppins' | $23.99 | $37.95 | 3 |
| Mr Poppins HollyIlex x meserveae 'Mr Poppins' | $23.99 | $109.95 | 4 |
| Gem Box Inkberry HollyIlex glabra 'Gem Box' | $23.99 | $109.95 | 3 |
| Blue Princess HollyIlex meserveae 'Blue Princess' | $24.99 | $81.42 | 4 |
| Squeeze Box Inkberry HollyIlex glabra 'Squeeze Box' | $24.99 | $27.14 | 2 |
| Blue Girl HollyIlex meserveae 'Blue Girl' | $26.00 | $36.94 | 2 |
| Arrow Point HollyIlex 'Arrow Point' | $33.95 | — | 1 |
| Needlepoint HollyIlex cornuta 'Needlepoint' | $34.61 | $79.95 | 2 |
| Red Sky HollyIlex 'Red Sky' | $36.99 | $68.95 | 2 |
| Dwarf Pagoda HollyIlex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' | $37.00 | — | 1 |
| Helleri Japanese HollyIlex crenata 'Helleri' | $37.00 | $69.95 | 2 |
| American HollyIlex opaca | $39.95 | $60.95 | 3 |
| English HollyIlex aquifolium | $39.95 | — | 1 |
| Yaupon HollyIlex vomitoria | $39.95 | — | 1 |
| Dwarf Burford HollyIlex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford' | $40.95 | $57.95 | 3 |
| Burford HollyIlex cornuta 'Burfordii' | $57.95 | — | 1 |
| Hoogendorn Japanese HollyIlex crenata 'Hoogendorn' | $69.95 | — | 1 |
| Shamrock InkberryIlex glabra 'Shamrock' | $69.95 | — | 1 |
| Screen Play HollyIlex integra latifolia 'Screen Play' | $71.95 | — | 1 |
| Blue Prince HollyIlex meserveae 'Blue Prince' | $79.95 | $81.42 | 2 |
| Densa Inkberry HollyIlex glabra 'Densa' | $84.25 | $89.95 | 2 |
| Drops of Gold Japanese HollyIlex crenata 'Drops Of Gold' | $84.59 | — | 1 |
| Red Sprite WinterberryIlex verticillata 'Red Sprite' | $89.95 | — | 1 |
| Jim Dandy WinterberryIlex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' | $89.95 | — | 1 |
Prices are the lowest currently listed across the mail-order nurseries we track, re-checked daily. We take no commission and run no affiliate links. Pot size varies between listings and is the main reason two nurseries can differ several-fold on the same variety — always check the size on the nursery's own page. See what dropped in price today →
Ilex price questions
How much does Ilex cost?
Across the 32 Ilex varieties we currently track prices for, the range is $13.49 to $89.95, with a median of $35.80. The cheapest we see today is Southern Gentleman Winterberry at $13.49; the priciest is Jim Dandy Winterberry at $89.95. Price tracks size and rarity more than anything else — a small plug of a common variety and a mature specimen of a new introduction are different products.
Why do prices vary so much between nurseries?
Mostly pot size. The same variety sold as a bare-root division, a quart, and a three-gallon shrub can differ several-fold, and nurseries do not label sizes consistently. We record the listed price for each offer and show the lowest, so compare the size on the nursery's own page before assuming the cheapest is the best value.
Where does this price data come from?
From our own daily price checks across the mail-order nurseries we track — not an affiliate feed, and not retailer-supplied "compare at" pricing. We earn no commission if you buy, and no nursery pays for placement; each plant page simply shows whichever nursery is currently cheapest.
When is the best time to buy Ilex?
Watch the discount breadth rather than the sticker. Our price index tracks what share of plants are discounted on any given day against the recent norm, which is a better buy signal than any single listing. End-of-season clearances are real, but so is picked-over stock.
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