Taxon

Ilex opaca 'Caroline Pearson'

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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

  • 1: HOL: BF23 (BF23) • Accession: D1995-1069.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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