Ilex opaca - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ilex opaca ( American Holly ) is a species of holly, native to the eastern United States, from coastal Massachusetts south to central Florida, and west to southeastern Missouri and eastern Texas....
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A PLANTS profile of Ilex opaca (American holly) from the USDA PLANTS database ... Ilex opaca Aiton ; American holly; ... Ilex opaca var. arenicola; American holly...
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Scientific Name; Ilex opaca ; Common Name; American holly ... ; Trees; Plant Fact Sheets; Consumer Hort ... Hardiness Zones:5-9...
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American Holly - Ilex opaca: A small to medium sized tree. Leaves alternate, persistant, simple, 2-4 inches longa and 1-2 inches wide. Leaf margin is wavy with stout, stiff, sharp spines. Fruit is a spherical red berrylike drupe about .25 inches in diameter, each containing several 1 seeded nutlets.
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The attractiveness of its foliage is American holly's principal value, whether as a forest tree, planted ornamental, or Christmas decoration. American holly is dioecious, which means both a male and a female plant are needed for fruit production.
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Noted for its spiny, evergreen leaves and bright- red berries which mature in autumn, American Holly is pyramidal in youth with branches to the ground. ... Comments ; The male and female holly flowers grow on separate male or female plants. Only female plants produce berries, but male plants must be present to pollinate...
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American holly is found in mesic forests in the southeastern U.S. and is very shade tolerant. The white, hard wood is used for specialty items such as piano keys. The fruit is eaten by birds and animals. A popular ornamental.
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The American holly has always played an important role in this country's culture. Even before European settlers arrived in North America, native Americans boiled American holly twigs with pine tops to produce a tea to cure coughs.
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Alternate name: Christmas Holly ... Family: Aquifoliaceae, Holly view all from this family ... American Holly Ilex opaca...
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