American Holly

Ilex opaca

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Culture

Light Conditions

Sun, Part Shade

Water Preference

Moist-Dry

Flower & Fruit

Flower Color

White

Flower Duration

Mar-Jun

Plant Size

Height (In Feet)

15-30

Width (In Feet)

10-20

Wildlife

Lepidoptera

Larval Host For Henrys Elfin Butterfly

Bees

Supports Specialized Bee: Colletes Banksi

Mammals/Other

Deer Resistance

Moderate-High

Salt Tolerance

Spray

Moderate

Soil

Low

Other

Plant Type

Trees

Leaf Retention

Evergreen

Commercially Available

1

Hardiness Zones

5-9

Soil PH

<6.8

Notes

Need Male Pollinator To Produce Fruit. Deer Deterrent Recommended. /  Slow