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Ilex opaca 'Southern Illinois University'
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Common name:
Southern Illinois University American holly
Family:
Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Synonym:
Ilex opaca 'Old Science Big Leaf'
Distribution:
Species native to e. United States
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Comments:
A broadly conical, female, broadleaf evergreen tree growing 20' tall by 15' wide. Leaves are large, dark olive-green and spiny. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, the fruits develop into d" vivid red berries which persist into winter.
Locations
1:
HOL: BG27
(BG27)
• Accession: D1968-0959.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
HOL: BG27
(BG27)
• Accession: D1968-0959.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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