Taxon

Ilex opaca 'Santa Claus'

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Common name: Santa Claus American holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: Species native to e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: This profuse-flowering male evergreen that has moderate olive-green winter color. Expected to mature 15-20' tall by 10' wide, with a dense, conical habit. Selected not only for good, dark green, winter color but also for having a compact habit and good cold hardiness. Will pollinate any flowering female American holly.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BH21 (BH21) • Accession: D1994-0832.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BJ31 (BJ31) • Accession: D1998-0381.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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