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American Holly
Aquifoliaceae Ilex opaca
Courtesy of Michigan State University - Department of Horticulture
Photo courtesy of Michigan State University - Department of Horticulture
Height at time of shipping -- 6" to 12" Tall -- Row Run!
American Holly -- Ilex opaca -- Family Aquifoliaceae
Characteristics:
* Prickly evergreen leaves, 2-4".
* Fruits bright red, rarely yellow, in small clusters.
* Nutlets grooved.
* Height: 10-40'.
Natural History:
* Flowers May - June.
* Fruits August - June.
* Habitat: Native to moist woods, but planted elsewhere as an ornamental plant.
* Range: Coastal New England to Texas.
* Native.
Connections!
* Holly lumber is used for piano keys, ship models, and for inlay work.
* Holly is toxic to some animals, but its fruits are eaten by various songbirds, bobwhite, and wild turkey.
* The holly is an ancient and ubiquitous symbol of Christmas. Here is the first verse of a traditional English Christmas carol, "The Holly and the Ivy":
The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all trees that are in the wood,
The holly bears the crown:
O, the rising of the sun,
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ,
Sweet singing in the choir.
The holly bears a blossom,
As white as lily flow'r,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
To be our dear Saviour: Refrain
The holly bears a berry,
As red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
To do poor sinners good: Refrain
The holly bears a prickle,
As sharp as any thorn,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
On Christmas Day in the morn: Refrain
The holly bears a bark,
As bitter as the gall,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
For to redeem us all: Refrain
The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all trees that are in the wood,
The holly bears the crown: Refrain
PRICING AS FOLLOWS:
2 American Holly Trees = $12.95 plus $9.50 s/h.
10 American Holly Trees = $33.95 plus $12.50 s/h.
25 American Holly Trees = $49.95 plus $20.00 s/h.
50 American Holly Trees = $89.95 plus $25.00 s/h.
100 American Holly Trees = $178.00 plus $32.50 s/h.
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