Accepted Symbol
ILOP
Symbol
ILOP
Scientific Name
Ilex Opaca
Common Name
American Holly
Category
Dicot
Genus
Ilex
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Family Symbol
AQUIFO
Family Common Name
Holly Family
Fact Sheets
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring and Summer
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
Yes
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter
Dense
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Single Stem
Growth Rate
Slow
Height At Base Age
20
Maximum Feet
40
Height
No
Mature Feet
Yes
Known Allelopath
Moderate
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Anaerobic Tolerance
Low
Caco3 Tolerance
Low
Cold Stratification Required
Yes
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Fertility Requirement
Medium
Fire Tolerance
Low
Frost Free Days
140
Hedge Tolerance
Medium
Moisture Use
Medium
Ph Minimum
4.5
Ph Maximum
7.0
Planting Density Per Acre
300
Maximum
800
Precipitation Minimum
40
Precipitation Maximum
80
Root Depth
30
Minimum Inches
Medium
Salinity Tolerance
Tolerant
Shade Tolerance
-20
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Mid Spring
Commercial Availability
Routinely Available
Fruit Seed Abundance
Low
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
Yes
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seeds Per Pound
28430
Seed Spread Rate
Slow
Seedling Vigor
Low
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
None
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
Yes
Christmas Tree Product
Yes
Fodder Product
No
Fuelwood Product
Medium
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
Yes
Palatable Browse Animal
Low
Palatable Graze Animal
Low
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Protein Potential
Low
Pulpwood Product
Yes
Veneer Product
Yes
