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American Holly (Ilex opaca) Classic Evergreen Tree with Festive Red Berries

American Holly (Ilex opaca) Classic Evergreen Tree with Festive Red Berries

$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sunny to partially shaded site.

Sow seeds lightly — press them into soil at about 0.25 inch (0.5–1 cm) depth.

Keep soil moist (not waterlogged) until germination, which may take 30–90 days.

Provide stratification (cold period) before sowing to improve germination.

Thin seedlings as they emerge to prevent crowding.

How to Grow

Water regularly during the first growing seasons; reduce frequency as established.

Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Feed with balanced organic compost in spring for best growth.

Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any dead wood.

Protect young plants from extreme cold and strong winds

Tips

Ideal for hedges and privacy screens due to dense evergreen foliage.

Bright red berries provide winter color but are toxic if ingested — keep away from pets and children.

Use acidic soil amendments if necessary for best foliage color and health.

Avoid waterlogged soils to prevent root rot.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial / Evergreen

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Glossy evergreen foliage

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Pyramidal

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental / Decorative

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
American Holly (Ilex opaca) Classic Evergreen Tree with Festive Red Berries
seed-type

Seed Type

Open-pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Evergreen Tree

American Holly (Ilex opaca) is an iconic evergreen tree known for its dense, glossy foliage and striking red berries that persist into winter. Native to North America, it forms a pyramidal shape and grows into an attractive landscape specimen, hedge, or privacy screen. The small greenish-white flowers emerge in spring and later produce bright berries on female plants when pollinated. Birds are attracted to the berries, adding wildlife value. This hardy tree is low maintenance and enhances any garden throughout the seasons.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Small

plant-height

Plant Height

15–40 ft

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

5–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

300–450 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-Drained Soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000149203
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