Ilex opaca 'Winter Sun'

Also Known As

Ilex opaca Winter Sun®
Winter Sun American Holly

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 5'-18'

planting zones

5a-9b

Ilex opaca 'Winter Sun' plant details

Ilex opaca 'Winter Sun' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange, red and yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex opaca 'Winter Sun'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 18 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex opaca 'Winter Sun'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the best and most interesting of the American Holly clan! The beautiful and persistent fruit start out yellow before deepening to rich tones of peach and orange! This unique berry color makes for wonderful cut sprigs for winter arrangements. This cultivar is smaller, 10-20' with glossy, dark-green evergreen foliage. This holly is a fabulous introduction from Holly Ridge. A male such as Arthur Pride is needed for cross pollination. S-PSh/M