Jersey Princess American Holly (Ilex opaca) – Female Evergreen Holly | Quart Pot

About This Plant

Jersey Princess American Holly is a female, fruiting evergreen holly cultivar (Ilex opaca) with glossy deep green foliage and abundant bright red berries that persist into winter. It features a dense, pyramidal growth habit and is native to North America. This selection is cold hardy, deer resistant, and long-lived, suitable for privacy screens, specimen plantings, woodland gardens, native landscapes, and holiday decorating.

What You Will Receive

1 live Jersey Princess American Holly in a quart-size nursery pot. Female, berry-producing holly native to landscapes. The plant is healthy, rooted, and prepared for secure shipping.

• 1 live Jersey Princess American Holly
• Quart pot plant
• Female berry-producing holly
• Native evergreen landscape plant
• Healthy, rooted plant
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Care and Growing Information

Common Name: Jersey Princess American Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Jersey Princess’
Plant Type: Evergreen tree or large shrub
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment
Foliage: Glossy dark green evergreen leaves
Berry Color: Bright red
Mature Height: Approximately 20–30 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 8–20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Deer Resistant: Yes
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained

Growing Tip

Note: As a female holly, a compatible male American Holly pollinator is required nearby for berry production. Full sun encourages the best fruit set and dense growth.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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