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Ilex opaca/American Holly
Among the most popular evergreen trees in the South
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Scientific Name:
Ilex opaca
Common Name:
American Holly
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
20- 30 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Winter
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
A long-lived, evergreen tree that is used in screening, accent and as a specimen plant. Its red fruit is a favorite for many species of birds and other wildlife. Sexes on separate plants. There are numerous cultivars of American holly on the market.