American holly

Ilex opaca

Summary 2

Ilex opaca, the American holly, is a species of holly, native to the eastern and south-central United States, from coastal Massachusetts south to central Florida, and west to southeastern Missouri and eastern Texas.

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iNat Map

Form shrub, tree
Fruit type Drupe
Fruit color Red
Fruit season Fall, Summer
Leaf arrangement Alternate
Simple/compound Simple
Evergreen or deciduous Evergreen
Leaf shape Elliptic, Ovate
Leaf margin Serrated, Wavy
Leaf margin Toothed
Leaf texture Leathery
Flower color white
Bloom time Spring, Summer