- Ilex opaca - Wikipedia
Ilex opaca, the American holly, is a species of holly, native to the eastern and south-central United States, from coastal Massachusetts south to central Florida, and west to southeastern Missouri and eastern Texas [4][5]
- Ilex opaca (American Holly, Holly, Winterberry) | North Carolina . . .
American holly is a woody, broadleaf evergreen tree in the holly family (Aquifoliaceae) that has generated numerous cultivars In nature, it is found growing as an understory tree or shrub in moist, deciduous forests in the central and southeastern United States
- American Holly
The American Holly is considered one of the most popular trees in the world Due to extensive cultivation of the American Holly by nurseryman and gardeners alike, there are currently over 1000 different cultivars, with more being patented every year (Holly Society of America)
- How to Grow and Care for American Holly Trees (Ilex opaca)
American holly grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9 A low-maintenance plant, it does well in partial to full sun and likes loose, moist, acidic soil with a pH between 3 5 and 6 5 True to its name, American holly is native to the central and eastern United States
- Ilex opaca - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Ilex opaca, commonly called American holly, is an upright, pyramidal, evergreen tree that slowly matures to 15-30' in cultivation, but may reach 50' tall in the wild
- AMERICAN HOLLY - USDA Plants Database
American holly grows from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Texas and Missouri, and is adapted to a wide range of site conditions It grows best on well drained, sandy soils, but will tolerate those which are somewhat poorly drained
- Growing Hollies for Beauty, Wildlife, and Winter Interest
Explore the beauty of hollies in the Mid-Atlantic and learn how varieties like American holly and winterberry add color, wildlife value, and winter interest
- American Holly (Ilex opaca): Leaves, Berries Problems . . .
American Holly (Ilex opaca) is a species of holly native to the eastern and south-central United States, from coastal Massachusetts south to central Florida, and west to southeastern Missouri and eastern Texas The American holly grows in moist, neutral to acidic soils in full sun to partial shade
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