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From the coastal forests of Massachusetts, American holly ('Aquifoliaceae Ilex opaca') is scattered along the coast to Delaware. It grows inland into Pennsylvania and abundantly southward throughout the coastal plain, Piedmont, and Appalachian region. The range extends south to mid-Florida, west to eastern Texas and southeastern Missouri. Hollies are dioecious; male (staminate) and female (pistillate) flowers, similar in appearance, with four to six small white petals, are produced on separate plants on the current season's growth. American holly is the hardiest known broadleaf evergreen tree.
As a lifelong habit, I collect living plants; especially those which I strongly feel can adapt to local climate and weather conditions. In the case of this holly, I'm only stretching the zone from 6a to 5a/b; and it has apparently succeeded quite well! This is a native plant which I strongly like because of its evergreen foliage, hardiness and adaptability.
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Mar 26, 2006
I intend to up date this entry once new growth has been made, and the bloom cycle has completed. I also want to find a companion of the opposite sex for it to produce berries. This might be a long project since I either need to make another road trip or get busy ordering.
Mar 26, 2006
A close up view of a leaf cluster to show detail. The gray color of the bark can also be seen.
Jun 8, 2006
This is an updated picture from June 8, 2006 showing summer foliage.
