Ilex opaca
American Holly - Cutting Grown
A timeless native evergreen treasured for its stately form, rich foliage, and exceptional year-round beauty. Ilex opaca naturally develops a dense, pyramidal canopy with lustrous dark green leaves that provide lasting color and structure in the landscape. Small white spring flowers are followed by brilliant red berries on female plants when a compatible male pollinator is nearby, creating a spectacular winter display that also provides an important food source for birds and wildlife. With its classic appearance, outstanding durability, and four-season appeal, Ilex opaca is an exceptional choice for specimen plantings, privacy screens, windbreaks, and naturalized landscapes.| Category: | Evergreen, Screening |
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| Size: | Medium |
| Adaptability: | Salt Spray Tolerant, Acidic Soil, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant |
| Fall Color: | |
| Growth Rate: | Slow, Medium |
| Native Habitat: | USA - Eastern, USA - Southeastern |
| Hardiness: | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Form: | Pyramidal |
| Mature Size: | 35' tall by 15' wide |
| Seasonal Interest: | Nice dark Green, spiny. |
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