American Holly Tree

American Holly Trees for Sale

The American Holly 6-10" is a beautiful, low-maintenance evergreen with a pyramidal structure. It has spiky green leaves, small fragrant white flowers, and bold red berries that turn red in late fall and last through the winter. Plant this evergreen to create a highly impactful living fence with interest through all four seasons or as an accent in your garden. This evergreen is a great addition to a winter garden.

Plant Details | American Holly Tree Growth & Care

Family: Aquifoliaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 15 – 30 ft.

Spread: 10 – 20 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: White

Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, birds

Landscape Uses | Maintenance Tips for Ilex opaca

Plant in a location with full sun to partial shade. This plant prefers full sun, and shade will limit its growth. In the early spring, it will flower with small, white, and fragrant flowers. Bees visit the flowers, as they are a source of food in the early spring.

This evergreen prefers well-draining, acidic soil. To make any soil more acidic, you can add sulfur or iron sulfate. You should avoid planting this evergreen in clay, overly wet, or compacted soil.

This tree is a great source of food for local birds and small mammals. Robins and Mockingbirds are particularly fond of the berries and will nest amongst its branches.This is a highly deer—and rabbit-resistant plant.

Noteworthy Characteristics - Wildlife Benefits & Winter Appeal

American Holly 6-10" is an evergreen plant, so be sure to get both a male and female plant for your evergreens to have berries. As this plant matures, you can create seasonal winter decorations like swags, garlands, or wreaths.