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    • Photo of Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens' flower by Forestfarm

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens' plant

    How to Grow Ilex opaca 'Longwood Gardens'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled 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

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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