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Posted 05/05/2023 in Tree

Ilex opaca

A broad-leaf evergreen with a beautiful shape, but with a variety of insect and disease problems. The tree offers clusters of red berries that persist throughout fall and winter. Male and female flowers are on separate trees, so trees of both sexes must be located within the same area to ensure fruit production.

Post Details

Latin Name
Ilex opaca
Common Name
American Holly
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Attracts Birds
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
15-30 ft
Spread
10-20 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Leaf miner, spider mites, whitefly, scale, leaf spot, leaf rot, tar spot, powdery mildew

Plant Story

A broad-leaf evergreen with a beautiful shape, but with a variety of insect and disease problems. The tree offers clusters of red berries that persist throughout fall and winter. Male and female flowers are on separate trees, so trees of both sexes must be located within the same area to ensure fruit production.

Special Care Instructions

Avoid poorly drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.

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