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Ilex opaca-Wyetta-Evergreen foliage and red berries 5/6' h B&B

Ilex opaca-Wyetta-Evergreen foliage and red berries 5/6' h B&B

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Ilex opaca 'Wyetta'

Ilex opaca 'Wyetta'

Description

Ilex opaca 'Wyetta' is a cultivar of the American holly, known for its dense, evergreen foliage and bright red berries. This plant is highly valued for its ornamental appeal and ability to provide year-round interest in gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a specimen plant, in hedges, or as part of a mixed border. Its berries provide winter interest and attract wildlife, making it a great choice for naturalistic gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex opaca 'Wyetta'
  • Common Name Common Name: None
  • 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, especially 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: Rhododendrons, azaleas, and other acid-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with good air circulation
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, sandy loam soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent leaf scorch
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