Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf'
Greenleaf American Holly
Greenleaf American Holly is a native with spiny medium green foliage. A female holly that, if pollinated, will produce heavy clusters of bright red fruits in fall which lasts through winter. Best planted in full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.
Type: |
Shrub |
Height: |
20' - 25' |
Spread: |
10’ - 15' |
Spacing: |
12’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Magnolia, Azalea
Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex opaca Greenleaf 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0