American Holly (Ilex Opaca)

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🌿 American Holly | Native Evergreen | Wildlife Friendly | Year-Round Beauty

Classic Native Evergreen Tree

Transform your landscape with the timeless beauty of the American Holly, a native evergreen tree valued for its glossy green foliage, upright structure, and brilliant red berries that appear in fall and winter.

Slow-growing but long-lived, this iconic native reaches 15–30 feet tall, making it a perfect choice for naturalized landscapes, privacy plantings, and wildlife gardens.

🌟 Why You’ll Love American Holly

🌿 Evergreen Year-Round Appeal
Glossy green leaves provide structure and color in every season.

πŸ’ Vibrant Winter Berries
Bright red berries add striking seasonal interest and natural beauty.

πŸ¦‹ Wildlife Friendly Tree
Provides food and shelter for birds and supports local ecosystems.

🌳 Elegant Landscape Form
A beautiful native choice for hedges, specimen planting, or woodland edges.

🌱 Growing Information

USDA Zones: 5–9
β˜€οΈ Light: Full sun to partial shade (best berry production in sun)

🌿 Soil Requirements

  • Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil
  • Adaptable to sandy or loamy soils
  • Avoid poorly drained or compacted areas
  • Benefits from organic matter at planting

🌱 Care & Maintenance

  • Water regularly during establishment
  • Once established, moderately drought tolerant
  • Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
  • Minimal pruning requiredβ€”best shaped in late winter if needed

🌿 Why Choose American Holly?

A classic native evergreen that combines year-round beauty, wildlife value, and long-term durability, making it a reliable foundation plant for Florida-friendly and southeastern landscapes.

✨ Order now to reserve your American Holly for September shipping and bring timeless native elegance to your garden!

American Holly (Ilex Opaca)

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    Description

    🌿 American Holly | Native Evergreen | Wildlife Friendly | Year-Round Beauty

    Classic Native Evergreen Tree

    Transform your landscape with the timeless beauty of the American Holly, a native evergreen tree valued for its glossy green foliage, upright structure, and brilliant red berries that appear in fall and winter.

    Slow-growing but long-lived, this iconic native reaches 15–30 feet tall, making it a perfect choice for naturalized landscapes, privacy plantings, and wildlife gardens.

    🌟 Why You’ll Love American Holly

    🌿 Evergreen Year-Round Appeal
    Glossy green leaves provide structure and color in every season.

    πŸ’ Vibrant Winter Berries
    Bright red berries add striking seasonal interest and natural beauty.

    πŸ¦‹ Wildlife Friendly Tree
    Provides food and shelter for birds and supports local ecosystems.

    🌳 Elegant Landscape Form
    A beautiful native choice for hedges, specimen planting, or woodland edges.

    🌱 Growing Information

    USDA Zones: 5–9
    β˜€οΈ Light: Full sun to partial shade (best berry production in sun)

    🌿 Soil Requirements

    • Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil
    • Adaptable to sandy or loamy soils
    • Avoid poorly drained or compacted areas
    • Benefits from organic matter at planting

    🌱 Care & Maintenance

    • Water regularly during establishment
    • Once established, moderately drought tolerant
    • Mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
    • Minimal pruning requiredβ€”best shaped in late winter if needed

    🌿 Why Choose American Holly?

    A classic native evergreen that combines year-round beauty, wildlife value, and long-term durability, making it a reliable foundation plant for Florida-friendly and southeastern landscapes.

    ✨ Order now to reserve your American Holly for September shipping and bring timeless native elegance to your garden!

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