American holly
Ilex opaca
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American holly is a native evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark-green foliage and bright red berries that persist through winter. Female plants produce abundant berries when pollinated by a male plant nearby.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
American holly is a native evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark-green foliage and bright red berries that persist through winter. Female plants produce abundant berries when pollinated by a male plant nearby.
Climate Match for your location
See how well American holly grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation