The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Princeton Gold 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, dark olive-green, spiny leaves. This selection is said to have a good, dark green winter color. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, the abundantly produced fruits develop into vivid yellow berries which persist into winter. It is noted in literature that the fruit are not readily taken by birds.