Taxon

Ilex opaca 'Red Spice'

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Common name: Red Spice 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, included in the famous Grace Hybrid Group but not a true hybrid, with medium olive-green, spiny leaves. Expect 20' tall by 15' wide. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator it produces vivid red fruit that persists into winter. Orlando S. Pride selection.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BJ32 (BJ32) • Accession: D1998-0251.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BK32 (BK32) • Accession: D1998-0251.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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