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    • Photo of Ilex opaca 'Carnival' fruit by Forestfarm

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    Ilex opaca 'Carnival'

    Also Known As

    • Carnival American Holly

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 25'-50'
    • W: 10'-30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Ilex opaca 'Carnival' plant details

    Ilex opaca 'Carnival' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex opaca 'Carnival'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 25 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex opaca 'Carnival'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The densely arranged, large, deep-green leaves of this rapid (faster than most) to 50' native tree form a perfect background for its heavy crop of carnival-bright, orange-red fruit (it's a female). S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ilex opaca 'Carnival' plant

    How to Grow Ilex opaca 'Carnival'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • 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

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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