Protected Series:
Zone: 5MALE AMERICAN TREE HOLLY
Ilex opaca (Male variety) has dark, glossy evergreen foliage. Unlike its female counterparts, this variety does not produce berries, but it plays a critical role in the landscape by providing the pollen necessary for nearby female hollies to fruit. It maintains a tight, upright pyramidal form with leathery, spine-tipped leaves that remain a vibrant deep green throughout the winter. Because it lacks the heavy berry load, it often directs more energy into its structural growth and foliage density, making it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for tall hedges or windbreaks.
The ideal spot for a male American Holly is a location with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, acidic soil. To ensure successful pollination of your female trees, plant it within 50 feet of them, preferably upwind so the breeze can easily carry the pollen. While these trees are remarkably drought-tolerant once established, they perform best when the soil is kept consistently moist but never waterlogged.
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