American Holly - Ilex opaca

 Category:Tree

Sub-Category: Small Overstory Tree

Common Name: American Holly

Scientific Name: Ilex opaca

Sun Conditions:Full Sun/Partial Shade

Soil Conditions: Moist

Height Range: 15-30 ft

Width Range: 10-15 ft

Growth Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Spring, May-June

Seed/Fruit Production: High (abundant red berries, persist through winter)

Foliage Color: Green

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9

Evergreen: Yes

Deer Resistant: Yes

Forage:

Poisonous: Mild — like most hollies, berries are toxic if ingested by humans or pets (GI upset); do not eat

Wildlife Value Highlights: Food for Wildlife; Cover and Nesting for Birds and Animals; Supports Migratory Birds

Ecological/Landscape Use: Screening, hedges, specimen tree, winter-interest plantings, wildlife/bird gardens — needs a male pollinator nearby for female plants to fruit

Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Group: 41

Lepidoptera Supported by Species: 41

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