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:
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Shrub
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Height:
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20' - 25'
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Spread:
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10’ - 15'
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Spacing:
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12’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Fall, Year-Round
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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