Merry Christmas American Holly (Ilex opaca) - 12 inch Live Plant in 1 Gallon Pot

About This Plant

Ilex opaca ‘Merry Christmas’ is an evergreen American holly valued for its glossy dark green foliage and seasonal red berries when pollinated. This upright, dense evergreen tree adds year-round structure to landscapes with festive color from its red berries once a male pollinator is present. Typical mature size is 15–30 feet, and it tolerates full sun to partial shade with well-draining, slightly acidic soil and moderate watering.

What You Will Receive

1 live Merry Christmas American Holly (Ilex opaca ‘Merry Christmas’): approximately 12 inches tall, in a 1-gallon pot, ready for transplanting. This listing represents a live plant, not seed or cuttings without roots.

• Seasonal Berries: Produces red berries when paired with a male pollinator
• Evergreen Tree: Maintains dense green foliage year-round
• Landscape Use: Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, and ornamental planting
• Easy Care: Hardy and adaptable to various growing conditions

Live Plant Notice

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