Taxon

Ilex opaca 'Betty Pride'

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Common name: Betty Pride American holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: Species native to e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: A member of the famous Grace Hybrid Group, but not an actual hybrid, noted for its extreme cold tolerance. A female broadleaf evergreen selection with medium olive-green, spiny leaves. Expect 20' tall by 15' wide. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, the fruit becomes vivid reddish orange, persisting into winter. Orlando S. Pride selection.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BJ32 (BJ32) • Accession: D1998-0247.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BJ32 (BJ32) • Accession: D1998-0247.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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