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American Holly 'Nelson West'

Ilexopaca

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Family

Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ilex (EYE-leks)

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Species

opaca (oh-PAK-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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sladeofsky

Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | July 2006 | neutral

This narrow leaved upright American Holly was discovered by Polly Hill in New Jersey. This cultivar is male and makes an excellent pollinator.

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