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Taxon
Ilex opaca 'Caroline Pearson'
Common name:
Caroline Pearson American holly
Family:
Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution:
Species native to e. United States
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Comments:
A broadleaf evergreen tree growing 20' tall by 15' wide. Dark green, glossy leaves have spines along the margins. Insignificant, white flowers give way to bright red, 1/4" wide berries that ripen in late summer and persist into winter. Requires a male American holly nearby to ensure fruit production.
Locations
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HOL: BF23
(BF23)
• Accession: D1995-1069.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual