American Holly is a pyramid shaped evergreen tree that has very distinct foliage and produces bright red colored tiny berries. The trees are known for their immense beauty and holiday charm. They are quite popular in Christmas decorations along with the Mistletoe shrub. The scientific name of American Holly is Ilex opaca and it is a native to the United States.Buy Evergreens at Tn Nursery.

American Holly has very conspicuous spiky leaves that are pointed at edges. The tree produces red berries during the colder months. These berries not only accentuate the tree’s beauty but also act as a food source for many birds, raccoons, squirrels and chipmunks. American Holly has a beautiful pyramidal shape and can reach up to a height of 40- 50 feet on maturity. Tn Tree Nursery is state certified.

You can grow American Holly in your garden as a specimen, barrier or a hedge plant. The dense foliage and evergreen nature of the tree provides privacy around the house. American Holly is a dioecious tree which means that the male and female reproductive parts are borne on different trees of the same species. Only the female tree produces beautiful red berries so it is advisable to plant a male tree nearby so that the female tree can bear berries with the help of pollination.

Good quality Holly trees are available in most of the nurseries and they come in different heights. You can choose the best ones for your garden and plant them for a better landscape. It should be planted in rich and well- drained soil that receives full to partial sun. Full sun planting ensures highest berry production by the female tree. The soil quality can be improved by adding organic matter like manure or compost. After planting, provide the tree a lot of moisture so that it can grow vigorously to establish itself.

American Holly Tree displays many colors and textures throughout the year which makes them an ideal tree for any home garden. The tree bears beautiful and fragrant white colored flowers during spring season. They do not change color during fall however, the vibrant red colored berries in winter months enhance its beauty to manifolds.