Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa

Also Known As

Ilex opaca 'Xanthocarpa'
Yellow-Fruited American Holly

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa plant details

Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa

Plant type: tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very hardy, as is its parent, this 40-50' conical (when young) to rounded (when mature... they do that too, huh?!), this native has abundant grapefruit-yellow berries for birds and wreaths and borders. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Garden photo gallery of Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa

By: Forestfarm

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Gardening facts about Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa plant

How to Grow Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy