Taxon

Ilex opaca 'Chesapeake'

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Common name: Chesapeake 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, moderately olive-green, spiny leaves. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, the fruits develop into vivid red berries which persist into winter.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BJ26 (BJ26) • Accession: D1968-0960.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BJ26 (BJ26) • Accession: D1968-0960.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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