# What Kind of Fertilizer Do You Use on a Holly Bush?
Holly bushes are easy-to-grow shrubs, usually evergreen, requiring well-drained soil and sun locations. Bushes grow in a range of sizes and traits. All ornamental holly shrubs benefit from proper mulching and balanced fertilizer.
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Function
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Use holly bush cultivars for hedges, foundation plantings, stand-alone shrubs or accent plantings.
Test
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Holly prefers acidic soil with a pH level of 5.0 to 6.0. Soil testing confirms the pH level. Test the soil before planting and amend according to test results.
Mulch
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Ohio State University recommends mulching with organics such as sphagnum peat moss, pine needles, pine bark or chopped leaves. Organic mulch slowly releases nutrients.
Fertilizer
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Scatter a handful of balanced fertilizer such as 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, referring to ratios of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, in late spring. Sprinkle the fertilizer on the mulch and water well.
Acidity
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Apply agricultural sulfur as needed to reduce soil acidity. Ohio State suggests maintaining soil under pH 6.
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