American holly
Ilex opaca
Ilex
Aquifoliaceae
Trees & Shrubs
Zone 5–9
🌱 Beginner Friendly
American holly has bright red berries and dark foliage.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
—
Mature Height
240″ – 480″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • 1 Inch Per Week
Soil pH
4.5 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 240″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 19, 2014 by EOL − Evan Raskin (cc-by-nc)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.