American Holly

Mature Height: 20'-40'

Mature Width: 18'-40' 

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Shade

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Shape: Pyramid

Scientific Name: Ilex opaca

A small to medium-sized evergreen tree that provides all season interest.  It produces small white flowers in early summer and bright red berries in the fall that last into the winter.  The American holly is a great food source for many of our pollinators and local wildlife. 

***Female trees produce the bright red berries.  Four or more trees are needed for cross pollination in order to produce the berries.

ATTRACTS:

Host plant for henry's elfin

Eastern bluebird

Northern cardinal

Mason bee

Honeybee

Bumblebee

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