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Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens'

Also Known As

  • Longwood Gardens American Holly

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 15'-30'
  • W: 12'-25'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens' plant details

Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens' 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 - 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely yellow-fruited holly with an interesting history. Originally purchased by F.L. Belin from an unknown man, and planted at Longwood Gardens, by Pierre s Du Pont. Propagation since 1950?s. S/M

Gardening facts about Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens' plant

How to Grow Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens'

  • Soil Needs

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

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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