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Taxon
Ilex opaca 'Saga Serene'
Common name:
Saga Serene American holly
Family:
Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution:
Species native to e. United States
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Comments:
A female American holly growing up to 20-30' tall by 15-20' wide. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, this evergreen tree produces vivid yellow berries ripening in September/ October. Foliage consists of 3-5" long spiny-tipped leaves that remain lustrous olive-green year-round. Use as a specimen, in groups for a beautiful evergreen screen or winter food source for birds.
Locations
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HOL: BK31
(BK31)
• Accession: D2001-1386.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
Area
Individual