Taxon

Ilex opaca 'Arden'

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Common name: Arden American holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: Species native to e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: A female, broadleaf evergreen tree growing 15-20' tall by 10-12' wide with glossy, dark olive-green, spiny leaves. The foliage is reported to turn reddish brown in the fall. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, the fruits develop into vivid red berries, ripening early and persisting into winter.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BK32 (BK32) • Accession: D1998-1216.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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