Merry Christmas American Holly (Ilex opaca) - 12 Inch Live Plant in 1 Gallon Pot
About This Plant
The Merry Christmas American Holly is an evergreen tree/shrub (Ilex opaca 'Merry Christmas') known for dark green foliage and red berries when pollinated. It features an upright, dense form and is suitable for year-round landscape interest with seasonal berry color when pollinated.
What You Will Receive
1 live Merry Christmas American Holly, approximately 12 inches tall, grown in a 1-gallon pot.
- Seasonal Berries: Produces red berries when paired with a male pollinator
- Evergreen Tree: Maintains dense green foliage year-round
- Landscape Use: Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, and garden structure
- Easy Care: Hardy and adaptable for various growing conditions
Planting and Care (From Seller Information)
- Common Name: Merry Christmas American Holly
- Scientific Name: Ilex opaca 'Merry Christmas'
- Plant Type: Evergreen tree / shrub
- Plant Form: Upright / Dense
- Color: Dark green foliage, red berries (with pollination)
- Mature Size: 15–30 feet tall
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
- Watering: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
- Use: Landscape tree, hedge, privacy screen, ornamental planting
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