Ilex opaca 'Cave Hill'

Also Known As

Cave Hill American Holly

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

Ilex opaca 'Cave Hill' plant details

Ilex opaca 'Cave Hill' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red 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 average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex opaca 'Cave Hill'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex opaca 'Cave Hill'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This gorgeous 40' tree form of American holly lights up with its very colorful and profuse cardinal red fruits. These elegant, pyramidal, broadleaf evergreens are native to the moist woods of the eastern and central United States. Creamy-white spring blooms are beautiful contrasted with the deep-green foliage. This female needs a male partner to bear her showy bird-attracting fruit. Ilex opaca holds its fruit well into winter and is the Christmas holly traditionally used for decking the halls! S-PSh/M