American Holly

Ilex Opaca

Size: 3 Gallon Availability

Tree
Max size: 60’ tall x 25’ wide

Usually Moist, Moist to Dry, Very Dry
Loam, Shade
Part Shade, Shade

Dioecious. Wood can be dyed and substituted for ebony. Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, hurricane wind resistance. Berries are eaten by birds.

Larval host plant for Henry’s elfin butterfly.