Ilex opaca - American Holly
$9.99
A native evergreen holly that is very slow growing, but worth the wait. Traditionally this holly has a flat matte hunter green coloring with red berries. Plant is good as an estate holly or can be used for privacy and hedging. The growth rate on this holly is a half foot per year. Will tolerate shade, wind, salt, and is moderately deer tolerant.
Common
Name: American holly
Type: Broadleaf evergreen Family: Aquifoliaceae Native Range: Eastern and central United States Zone: 5 to 9 Height: 15.00 to 30.00 feet Spread: 10.00 to 20.00 feet Bloom Time: May Bloom Description: Creamy white Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Flower: Insignificant Leaf: Evergreen Attracts: Birds Fruit: Showy Other: Winter Interest, Thorns Tolerate: Deer, Clay Soil, Air Pollution |