Taxon

Ilex opaca 'David G. Leach'

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Common name: David G. Leach 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 to 15-20' tall by 10-12' wide. Leaves are shiny dark green, 1-3" long and spiny along the margins. This selection originated in 1965 by Orlando Pride as part of The Grace Hybrid Group and is an exceptionally hardy male form. Use as a pollinator for female selections for fruit production.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BH20 (BH20) • Accession: D1995-1063.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BH26 (BH26) • Accession: D1995-1063.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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