American Holly
Scientific Name Ilex opaca
Trail Location 23
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American Holly - Townsend River Walk & Arboretum - Spring 2019
Plant Type
Evergreen
Family
Aquifoliaceae (Holly)
USDA Hardiness Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
USDA Plant Id
Height
15 - 30
Spread
20 - 30
Flower:
Showy
Bloom Information:
White flowers that turn to red berries.
Leaf Description:
Pointed thick leaves.
Fall Leaf Color:
None. Evergreen.
Fruit Description
Berries that go from green to red.
Host Plant for the Following Butterflies
Henry's Elfin - Callophrys henrici
Wildlife Value
The red berries are eaten by birds and various mammals and make a great winter diet when other food sources are scarce. Although animals love the berries, they are poisonous to humans.
