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Ilex opaca 'Kentucky Gentleman'
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Common name:
Kentucky Gentleman American holly
Family:
Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution:
Species native to e. United States
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Comments:
This male selection of broadleaf evergreen tree has been in The Arboretum's collections since 1962. It has grown to 26' tall by 15' wide. Olive-green foliage consists of 3-5" long, spiny-tipped leaves that remain lustrous dark green year-round. An effective male pollinator for female selections. Use as an evergreen hedge or specimen for winter interest.
Locations
1:
HOL: BK23
(BK23)
• Accession: D1962-0098.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
VCA: AW14
(AW14)
• Accession: D1991-0552.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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