Our only similar species is Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta) , which has … Avoid windy sites. Introduction: American holly is a broad-leaf evergreen with a beautiful shape, but with a variety of insect and disease problems.The tree offers clusters of red berries that persist throughout fall and winter. H�tUmo�6��_q�!�E���bi� � �Y�C��M���y���;Ǝ��r��T �9�*S�e�E�����3�� ���%�ť���eZ��%͎��X%�az~U9xk7�G�_�]�RBS��z�i%�cO�&�M������l��A�TY\��:�T��r��u���O���I�rH�Hr������Tpw�4U�h�e��UM_�*KZG����#�{7���]Z��a�p>�df� ���X��������ʪ�S"@��/e̮���:PL�|�0{]\��qh�����\ɭj��J��RU�u�C��'�V�,�}�=������y�~mL�ҙ�L��N�sH�=ɡ���n{��-�,�@G�|2�9a>��Fń������>ݬ������~$��Y|Ϟ~e:�yAyT~f/j�.��"�"u��Ch�z��������h1�o���B4�l�3\:�aW� u����:S8�/ذ9^7�&�������{�)�,�#�ȴ����z�]l�6O76�!�� �ې�^M:�.�*�\ٓ�� ���~�1����~8Fp(����yhc��`�c�%�!Y. Its tiny, greenish-white flowers blooming May-June provide a nectar source for honeybees and butterflies. 133 0 obj<>stream Growth rate is poor, and American holly may take from 100 to 150 years to mature. It flowers in late spring, and its red berries persist throughout the winter. However, this coloration often is covered by a thin lichen that appears as curved black lines. American holly has smooth bark when it is young. The bark is smooth and a light white-grey color. The wood has been used for making canes, scroll work and �T�vv �b�N����ֵ�/r�&��̼��B�\�ռ���B��`���q,��,�C��Ɨ�[7����p-#�����涨}��aV��;�P��F�Ю��{��p���]\�m�8��S�ѧp�}���A�n�祟x�sZ-h��)���e�.ǨL+�lڕ�4�e!�bU��� W�av/`��N%�' Peterson. 0000003120 00000 n Description: This single-trunked tree is typically 30-60' tall at maturity, forming a rounded pyramidal crown from a dense network of short crooked branches. United States, DC, Washington, USDA ARS National Arboretum. This bark becomes covered in wartlike growths as the trees age. Leaves are alternate, simple, thick, leathery, elliptical, 1½ to 3 inches long; wavy-edged with large, sharp, spine-tipped teeth; upper surface dark green, dull, smooth; lower surface paler green, smooth to somewhat hairy. The spiny dark green, evergreen, 2- t… The texture of the leaf blades is stiff and leathery. With indistinct, fine grain, the wood of holly displays no figure. Scientific Name: Ilex opaca Bark on a very old tree. 0000009447 00000 n 0 Privacy policy. �#D+t��I.��!�Y�~O{5��z�_� Holly trees are dioecious, meaning they have male and female flowers. Since the tree grows slowly, the wood is hard and was once … American holly is a beautifully shaped tree, with a symmetrical, dense, wide pyramidal form. A tea made from the leaves has been used as a treatment for measles, colds etc. The coloration of the surrounding bark is light, even grey with tinges of crimson. When the snow piles up and the mercury spirals down, American holly (Ilex opaca) takes center stage in the native landscape. Tucked away a few steps from Hillhouse Ave this Ilex opaca is a pillar of Christmas time cheer amid a small group of deciduous and evergreen trees. While the American holly normally maintains heights between 15 and 25 feet, it can reach heights of up to 60 feet when grown in a sufficiently moist location. A popular landscape plant since the beginning of American history, this broad-leafed evergreen has served a variety of uses through the years. American holly Aquifoliaceae Ilex opaca Aiton symbol: ILOP Leaf: Alternate, simple, evergreen, elliptical, 2 to 4 inches long, spiny toothed margin, thickened and leathery, shiny dark green above, much paler below. USDA NRCS National Plant Data Center (NPDC). Bark is smooth and light-gray. It has a tendency toward horizontal growth, which gives it a pyramid shape. Ilex opaca is a medium-sized broadleaved evergreen tree growing on average to 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall, and up to 30 m (98 ft) tall. American holly is a small- to medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub, with short, crooked branches and a rounded or pyramidal crown. I do not know if it is a male or female. The bark of it is smooth, and grayish to grayish-brown. It has a fine texture with an irregular grain pattern. .����@�O'��W���(k����/�0t�$�����Y��$������byRP���� �倝��p ��A���'d转��#�U�%$� q!DLH!�؍�Ra���d]lk�LqL��9�'���s���5��)I:I�Ӫ��h��VL��=u American holly is one of the easiest trees to recognize. Some cultures brew the leaves into a tea, but certain varieties cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Plants grow best in low, acid pH soils in part shade. 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Often I can tell the sex of the American Holly by examining its leaves. 0000004404 00000 n Holly bark is light gray or white. 0000001361 00000 n This article originally appeared in the February 2014 issue of the HGIC eNewsletter. 105 0 obj <> endobj The upper blade surface is yellowish green or green and somewhat shiny, while the lower surface is more pale and dull; both sides of the blade are hairless. Holly timber is a creamy white color heartwood with a greenish-gray cast. 105 29 Their covering gives them a smooth, waxy feel on touch. A pyramid-shaped evergreen tree with spines on its foliage, American holly blooms in May or June (depending on where you live). endstream endobj 132 0 obj<>/Size 105/Type/XRef>>stream While it can grow in partial shade, you will achieve denser growth if you give it full sun. Its trunk can reach a diameter of 20 inches. per cubic foot dry, holly rates as moderately heavy and hard, but not strong. Male trees pollinate female trees. �~��T������xL�6Y����bM`�@���hqHK�2XD�A���1�I�Q���уq P���J̢̖̞̼�Q�LL���4O�g���A�A ��� The berries are an important food source for birds in the cold months of the year. �;Or ��E�$��4HI��=~�g��-Z�A#�r� �ܠ:+ !L�A�@�mn{�ZɝL'/�l���]Q�8�s�q�`n��5�T�[!\}�q�=�Z�Lm�g. startxref The American Indians used preserved holly berries as decorative buttons and were much sought after by other tribes who bartered for them. The arrangement of the leaves is alternate. The berries are an important source of food for birds, and they are reputedly poisionous to humans. Description: Evergreen tree with smooth, leathery leaves. Common Name(s): American Holly Tree. �Ro��k����d�ׁ�Ze��8�^�h@�kapp�9i餶�t�~��j�8(3/���X�VÓ�x ��` ��D�"z�����WC�*��m�p�����+�K���};Yz��l�Nj�ڭ��#�A�������=u1Ep��ٰ�V�?Sk�4�(7KY���� >O�%璺��a��f!,I/,ULJe%Y�}sƔ�Q��u�%F � � TہԜ��A���@$�?��̮����9����$0�)u�mP�,+(��U bs�X���� �tf��敺���yu�D]���,Ƕ�h���qm�������/��\5F��k�W�o%2\@�� 4A%� �f On the poor soils of coastal beaches, this holly may never exceed shrub size. ��'uO�8��-��x�ىa&�� �rbg�F�(t����a���u�ϰ�ꡁx:�(�� <<9BD6AFD2BA0F05469FE443F704F2AD74>]>> 0000002206 00000 n 6,Һ3^�)&��`���x�Q�b? Most of the leaves extend from the central stem of the branch. From Jack: Here is a very old Ilex opaca on my farm on the Albemarle Sound. Features leathery leaves that are 2–4" long, maintain their green color year-round, and are sharply tipped on the margins. Stipple engraving showing leaves and fruit on a branch of American holly (Ilex opaca), an evergreen tree in the family Aquifoliaceae native to North America.This tree is described as follows by the author: The American holly, in its pyramidical shape and in its brilliant evergreen foliage, bears a striking resemblance to the European species, Ilex aquifolium. Jack Spruill, 6/29/09, Albemarle Sound. A comparison of the leaves of different hollies. 0000002781 00000 n The bark is grayish brown color and is smooth. The holly tree's "berries" are really four seeded drupes. They are used in the treatment of children's diarrhoea, colic and indigestion. 0000010341 00000 n 0000011147 00000 n A small evergreen tree, Ilex opaca, with dark-green spiny leaves and bright red berries. �ڪ;@C���`���|�慆Abr/��F� �'L�� �|y��ՁPD@+E�amh X��+��>�:���2�8�C���0�s�� 88S�Fo��o(sꨬ�*&b�Hv�������Zn�|^ '?�Y&�r�i�_��9�L>���z?��}#{� W���:� ��3è+��١���! ��v�~��,l��K��9l�vn_V�����)o^�% v�� ���ϯ&i�D�D]&��&����ꅬ��ߓd��v8������m�N In the tree's southern range, flowering starts in April. This tree seems to occur either as solitary individuals or thickly with no in-between. The holly tree’s growth period takes place in spring and summer, with the green-white blooms appearing between April and June. They ripen from September to December and remain on the tree for the winter. Description American holly normally grows to heights of 15 to 30 feet tall, but records indicate mature heights of up to 100 feet. Most types bear red or orange berries. This species is easily identified because it is the only native U.S. h… Look at the tree bark’s color, texture and pattern. Holly trees have small protrusions of wood within their bark giving it a knotted look. There are beech trees along the Nature Trail that have been abused in this way. Leaves (5-10 cm or 2-4 in) have many spine-tipped teeth, dull green above and yellow-green beneath. �~0�tI#6Q�>�km�!s�uG�b�qC��A�w�>�3��_�;�?������n-��)�����5't��J�9G�K&nO�'G=ٶ�z}���۾�s�`u>h6�c/ 9>�;�]�=��x��0����N�Y��`5]��D�}o���v����%��;7�a��E�V]i��UK4��V�T�ɚ��a�lV���� �#�p�h}^ @������UGݚ�D�5��f�����@�n��ڴ�my��*m�������[pF�����; endstream endobj 123 0 obj<>stream Seasonal development, flowering period of American holly and general distribution in Arkansas Male and female flowers appear on separate trees and trees of both sexes must be located in the same neighborhood to ensure production of berries on the female plants. The dark green, elliptical leaves have several spiny teeth along the leaf margin. Author: Sara Tangren, Ph.D. They appear in clusters along the stems of the tree. The leaves appear alone rather than in bunches or groups. In the northern range, flowering starts closer to June. American Holly is a fairly common understory tree, American Holly is easy to identify, with prickly evergreen leaves, smooth bark, and red fruits (on female trees) that last through the winter. American holly : Ilex opaca. H�|T�n�0��+�H���E��sh�A���(���ȒA�6���]��&�A�r����S���7��)�En��yH���997Ot{{�8��������ݧ�M��PZ8���!21k�8�����R��R�P The American holly is native to the eastern United States. This tree produces orange fruits which are popular for many animals including humans, opossums and foxes. 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Scientists have actually looked into why these leaves are prickly in the American Holly's cousin- … They can grow well even in shady conditions, and often occupy the understory of forests. 0000006067 00000 n Male and female flowers are on separate trees, so trees of both sexes must be located within the same area to ensure fruit production. 0000000892 00000 n It is native to the eastern and central U.S., most frequently found in moist woods, forest bottomlands and swamp peripheries plus some coastal dunes (e.g., Cape Cod down the Atlantic Coast) from Massachusetts to West Virginia to Ohio to southeastern Missouri south to Texas and Florida. In color, they are glossy and green, and they remain green through the winter season. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals for their distinctive foliage and red or black fruits, which persist into winter and are popular Christmas decorations. Some distinctive things about this tree are the oblong-shaped leaves and thick, square-like bark. The bark is light gray, roughened by small warty lumps. The tree has alternate leaves with spiny toothed and sometimes smooth margins. %PDF-1.4 %���� Ilex opaca, commonly called American holly, is an upright, pyramidal, evergreen tree that slowly matures to 15-30' in cultivation, but may reach 50' tall in the wild. They are 6-12 mm in diameter and are usually red in color. %%EOF American holly. smooth white or grayish bark. Holly's range also extends inland as far as eastern Texas. Tree with wide spreading branches and pale gray bark. This tree is very tall. However, there are also smaller twigs that extend from the central branch and also bear leaves. The spiny, dull green leaves are accented with clusters of red berries which persist throughout the fall and winter. Its prickly leaves are a dark green color. 0000005152 00000 n Description. In perfect conditions, the holly tree can actually grow to a height of 100 feet, but in poor soil locations, such as along the shore, it will only reach shrub height. This tree is also a host plant for butterfly and moth larvae (caterpillars), including Henry’s Elfin (Callophrys henrici). American holly is ideal for use as a street or courtyard tree (with lower branches removed), framing tree, specimen, barrier planting or scree… H�lT��� ��W��85��l��vz�Cۙ�����͔�v���W����B����|yJ�m���5��A9A It can be found as far north as northern New Jersey and southern Connecticut, and its range extends down to Florida. The American holly tree is an evergreen. The dense branches of … The branchlets are stout, green at first and covered with rusty down, later smooth and brown. Medicinal use of American Holly: The berries are laxative, emetic and diuretic. 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