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Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf' (American holly 'Greenleaf')
1 hour care
per year
per year
7.5m
Max height
Max height
4.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf'
Other names
American holly 'Greenleaf'
Genus
Ilex Ilex
Variety or Cultivar
'Greenleaf' _ 'Greenleaf' is a conical, female, evergreen tree with leathery, spiny, broadly ovate, mid-green leaves and insignificant, greenish-white flowers in late spring and early summer followed by spherical, bright red fruit.
Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf' is: Evergreen
Habit
Conical, Dense
Toxicity
Berries may cause discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Greenish-white, Insignificant or absent in Spring; Greenish-white, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Scale insects Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Scale insects
Holly leaf blight Holly leaf blight
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or trim informal hedges in early spring. Trim formal hedges in late summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf' (American holly 'Greenleaf') will reach a height of 7.5m and a spread of 4.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Specimen tree, Resistant to pollution, Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Cottage/Informal, Architectural, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or dappled shade. Planting is best done in late winter or early spring. Tolerates a wide range of conditions except flooding or waterlogged soil. Best with afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Fruit is a good winter food source for birds. Requires a male pollinator for fruit production.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf'
Other names
American holly 'Greenleaf'
Genus
Ilex Ilex
Variety or Cultivar
'Greenleaf' _ 'Greenleaf' is a conical, female, evergreen tree with leathery, spiny, broadly ovate, mid-green leaves and insignificant, greenish-white flowers in late spring and early summer followed by spherical, bright red fruit.
Native to
Central United States, Eastern United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Conical, Dense
Toxicity
Berries may cause discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white, Insignificant or absent in Spring; Greenish-white, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Scale insects
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or trim informal hedges in early spring. Trim formal hedges in late summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf' (American holly 'Greenleaf') will reach a height of 7.5m and a spread of 4.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Specimen tree, Resistant to pollution, Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Cottage/Informal, Architectural, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or dappled shade. Planting is best done in late winter or early spring. Tolerates a wide range of conditions except flooding or waterlogged soil. Best with afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Fruit is a good winter food source for birds. Requires a male pollinator for fruit production.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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