Taxon

Ilex opaca 'Martha's Vineyard'

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Common name: Martha's Vineyard American holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: Species native to e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: A broadly conical, broadleaf evergreen 15-20' tall. Leaves are dark green, oval-shaped, equipped with long spines on the edges. Tiny creamy white flowers open in May. Fruits ripen to a bright red berry in late summer and remain colorful into winter. Requires a male pollinator to ensure fruiting.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BH27 (BH27) • Accession: D1995-1071.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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