American holly

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A large, upright, evergreen shrubby tree to a height of up to 15m, with oval-shaped soft matt olive-green or yellow-green, spiny or spine-free leaves. White flowers in late spring are followed by red, orange or sometimes yellow berries

Scientific classification

Species: American holly (Ilex opaca)
Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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American holly pictures

Distribution of American holly

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of American holly

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American holly care guide

Moderate regular watering, deeper in dry weather
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, deeper in dry weather

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub feed once in spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering. Trim hedges in early spring.