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Miss Helen' American Holly 5/6' h B&B

Miss Helen' American Holly 5/6' h B&B

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Ilex opaca 'Miss Helen'

Ilex opaca 'Miss Helen'

Description

Ilex opaca 'Miss Helen', commonly known as Miss Helen' American Holly, is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and bright red berries. This cultivar is particularly valued for its dense foliage and upright, pyramidal growth habit, making it an excellent choice for hedges or as a specimen plant.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a privacy screen, hedge, or as a striking specimen plant in the landscape. It can also be used in wildlife gardens to attract birds with its berries.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex opaca 'Miss Helen'
  • Common Name Common Name: Miss Helen' American Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 15-30 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts birds
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries are toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, branches can be used in arrangements
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, slightly acidic is preferred
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy loam to clay loam
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winter winds to prevent leaf burn
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