Few trees say Christmas like American Holly, with its deep evergreen leaves and red winter berries.

     Holly makes a great specimen or foundation tree, and it forms a lovely, dense privacy screen.  

     Pollinators love Holly for its early spring flowers, and Henry's Elfin butterfly uses it as a larval host.  Holly also provides food and cover for songbirds, quail, bees and small mammals.

     Two hollies are needed for fruits.

     Read my blog about Ilex opaca here.