Holly bushes, the Burford (Ilex cornuta) or yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) help fill up a drab area of the garden with attractive berries and lush, green foliage year-round. The standard Burford holly bush grows to a height of 25 feet with a width of 25 feet. The yaupon normally grows the same size, but sometimes can attain a height of 45 feet. Both shrubs grow well as ornamental specimens, or can be trimmed into privacy hedges.
Step Two
Dig a hole twice as large as the shrub's root system. Plant the standard holly bush at the same depth as it was planted in its nursery container. Tamp the soil down around the shrub to remove any air pockets.
Step Three
Water the newly planted standard holly bush thoroughly. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Step Four
Apply 3 to 4 inches of mulch around the base of the shrub. The mulch will help reduce weed growth and keep the soil moist.
Step Five
Work aged manure into the soil surrounding the holly bush in the early spring or fertilize using a general-purpose fertilizer. Apply the fertilizer according to the directions on its label.