Oak Leaf is a particularly handsome "tree form" Holly... easily as attractive as 'Foster's No. 2' or 'Nellie R. Stevens.' Somewhat conical when young... but as it matures it assumes an upright, pyramidal form with leaves that are lighter green than the two other Hollies mentioned here.
The foliage on Oak Leaf Holly emerges bronze to burgundy red... then mature to emerald green. The unusual, good-looking serrations on its foliage give this Holly its name.
Because Hollies are dioecious a male Holly must be somewhere in reasonable proximity for Oak Leaf Holly to bear fruit. If you must prune, make sure you finish before the plant blooms in spring. Any pruning in summer will significantly reduce the berry display that fall.
If this Holly appeals to you let me encourage you to plant it in a prominent location in your lawn areas and allow it to grow without any pruning. If this is done your Holly will gradually acquire a beautiful pyramidal form and develop a showy crop of berries in the fall.

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