Greenleaf American Holly is a native with spiny medium green foliage. A female holly that, if pollinated, will produce heavy clusters of bright red fruits in fall which lasts through winter.  Best planted in full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soils.  Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.   Well-drained soils essential.   Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew.  Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Astilbe, Magnolia, Azalea