Taxon

Ilex opaca 'Grossblatt'

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Common name: Grossblatt 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 selection with very large, olive-green leaves. The name on this selection means "large leaf" in German. A tall, narrow selection, you can expect 20' tall and only 6' wide. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, this selection will produce red fruit, however it's not noted for abundance. Wonderful as a specimen plant or in groups.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BK25 (BK25) • Accession: D1999-0040.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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