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Ilex opaca 'Miss Helen' /Miss Helen American Holly
Stately specimen hollies at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC
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Stately specimen hollies at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, NC
Foliage
Close-up image of holly showing marginal spines
Foliage
Handsome conical forms
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Scientific Name:
Ilex opaca 'Miss Helen'
Common Name:
Miss Helen American Holly
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
20-30 feet
Spread:
15 - 20 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
A female selection has fragrant flowers and medium, dark green foliage. Difficult to transplant and requires 6 or more hours of sunlight per day.