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    • Photo of Ilex opaca 'Old Heavy Berry' foliage, fruit by Forestfarm

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    Ilex opaca 'Old Heavy Berry'

    Also Known As

    • Old Heavy Berry American Holly

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-30'
    • W: 15'-30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Ilex opaca 'Old Heavy Berry' plant details

    Ilex opaca 'Old Heavy Berry' 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 - 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 'Old Heavy Berry'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex opaca 'Old Heavy Berry'

    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

    Large lustrous leaves and a super crop of red fruit makes this old (as varieties go!) selection a very treasured favorite of our American Holly; fine as specimen or tall hedge. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ilex opaca 'Old Heavy Berry' plant

    How to Grow Ilex opaca 'Old Heavy Berry'

    • 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

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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