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    • Photo of Ilex opaca 'Canary' flower by Forestfarm

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    Ilex opaca 'Canary'

    Also Known As

    • Canary American Holly

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-50'
    • W: 15'-30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Ilex opaca 'Canary' plant details

    Ilex opaca 'Canary' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex opaca 'Canary'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex opaca 'Canary'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    For an Abundant crop (w male companion) of canary-yellow fruit, this American holly with its light green, sparsely-spined leaves should do the trick!; slowly to 10-50', pyramidal when young, open and picturesque later. S-PSh/M/GDr/Acid

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ilex opaca 'Canary' plant

    How to Grow Ilex opaca 'Canary'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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