(Finch's Golden Possumhaw, Possumhaw)

A yellow-fruited cultivar of a large deciduous shrub from the southeastern United States, 'Finch's Golden' makes a bold visual statement from fall to midwinter. Clusters of small white female flowers appear along its purplish gray twigs in mid-spring, not long after the bluntly toothed, shiny, medium-green leaves emerge. If a male possumhaw or male American holly (Ilex opaca) is nearby to provide pollen, the flowers give rise to quantities of round pea-sized berries which ripen medium yellow...

(Pocahontas Possumhaw, Possumhaw)

This large deciduous shrub from the southeastern United States takes center stage in fall and winter, when masses of bright berries adorn its upright gray branches. Clusters of small white flowers appear along the branches in mid-spring, not long after the bluntly toothed, shiny, medium-green leaves emerge. Male and female flowers occur on separate plants. Female plants that have a male possumhaw or male American holly (Ilex opaca) nearby produce quantities of round pea-sized berries which...

(Possumhaw, Red Cascade Possumhaw)

A superior selection of a large deciduous shrub from the southeastern United States, 'Red Cascade' takes center stage in fall and winter, bearing especially heavy crops of showy fruits. Clusters of small white female flowers appear along its gray stems in mid-spring, not long after the bluntly toothed, shiny, medium-green leaves emerge. If a male possumhaw or male American holly (Ilex opaca) is nearby to provide pollen, the flowers give rise to quantities of round pea-sized berries which...

(Possumhaw, Sentry Possumhaw)

A superior selection of a large deciduous shrub from the southeastern United States, 'Sentry' takes center stage across early fall to winter, bearing heavy crops of red fruits and dropping any masking foliage early. Clusters of small white female flowers appear along its gray stems in mid-spring, not long after the bluntly toothed, shiny, medium-green leaves emerge. If a male possumhaw or male American holly (Ilex opaca) is nearby to provide pollen, the flowers give rise to quantities of...

(Mochi Tree)

Deep green, prickle-free leaves cloak the branches of the mochi tree. This evergreen tree is native to coastal hills in Taiwan, Korea, Japan and eastern China. It slowly grows into an upright, somewhat pyramidal tree with narrow habit. The bark is grayish white.

At first glance, you may not recognize the foliage as being from a holly. Each blade is an elongated oval with smooth edges. In mid- to late spring tiny white flowers appear on mochi tree branches. Male and female flowers occur on separate...

(Mochi Tree)

A female selection of mochi tree, 'Ogon' is renowned for its beautiful golden yellow foliage. It's sometimes called Nepal holly. This evergreen tree is native to coastal hills in Taiwan, Korea, Japan and eastern China. It slowly grows into an upright, somewhat pyramidal tree with narrow habit. The bark is grayish white.

At first glance, you may not recognize the foliage as being from a holly. Each blade is an elongated oval with smooth edges. In mid- to late spring tiny white flowers appear on...

(American Holly)

American holly is an elegant evergreen tree that's ideal for home landscapes. Its dense branching, pyramidal habit and smooth gray bark are only a few of the appealing attributes of this broadleaf evergreen. Wild specimens grow in forests across the eastern half of the United States, from Maine to Texas, and are particularly common from the Appalachian Piedmont to the Atlantic coastal plain.

The spiny, oval leaves of American holly are stiff and dull, dark green. Cultivars tend to have slightly...

(Albert Pride American Holly, American Holly, Male American Holly)

The vigorous American holly, 'Albert Pride', grows vigorously to form a dense, upright pyramidal habit. The species is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to the central and southeastern portions of the United States. As with most hollies, it is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. A male selection, 'Albert Pride' does not produce fruits but bears tiny white flowers in spring that bees visit. This cultivar supplies the pollen needed for any nearby female American...

(American Holly, Amy American Holly)

Crimson berries don the boughs of the Amy American holly in fall and winter. It grows vigorously to form a dense, upright pyramidal habit. The species is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to the central and southeastern portions of the United States. As with most hollies, it is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. A female selection, 'Amy' produces tiny white flowers in spring that bees visit. Pollen from nearby male holly trees is necessary for any berry...

(American Holly, Anet American Holly )

A Theodore Klein introduction, brilliant red berries grace the boughs of the 'Anet' in fall and winter. This handsome American holly grows vigorously to form a dense, upright pyramidal habit. The species is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to the central and southeastern portions of the United States. As with most hollies, it is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. A female selection, 'Anet' produces tiny white flowers in spring that bees visit. Pollen from...