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| Mature Height: |
20-30 ft. |
| Mature Width: |
5-10 ft. |
| Sunlight: |
Full or Partial |
| Soil Conditions: |
Adaptable |
| Drought Tolerance: |
Fair |
- Ideal for creating a hedge or privacy screen
- Disease/ Pest Resistant
- Award winning!
The American Holly is perfect if you are looking for an easy-to-grow hedge or specimen tree. They require minimal watering and grow in a variety of climates. Resists mildew, disease and insects. Even pruning is easy.
Dense branches grow out from top to bottom, making it great for screening and privacy. Plant 5-6 ft. apart for a dense wall that blocks out neighbors and noise. Matures to about 20-30 ft. tall.
This tree received the coveted Gold Medal from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in 2001 for its ability to easily grow in a variety of conditions.
This tree is a delight –
- Enjoy bright red berries against deep green foliage during the winter months
- Clip off branches to use as holiday decorations
- Attract birds and wildlife, including bluebirds, cardinals, and thrashers
Creamy white flowers bloom in the springtime, giving you a variety of color over the seasons. New growth will have a reddish tint, but will quickly turn green.
Grows in full sun or partial shade, moist or drained soils, including clay, sand and everything in between. Prefers Growing Zones 5-9.
If you love hollies and need privacy, this is the evergreen for you.
