Ilex opaca 'Dan Fenton'
Dan Fenton American Holly
Femaie selection with broad pyramidal shape with dark green, spiny leaves. Maintains dark green foliage all season. Clusters of small white flowers attract pollinators in spring. Needs a male pollinator to produce lustrous red, 1/4" berries that mature in October and persist through winter. Provides nectar and pollen for pollinators, food and cover for songbirds, quail and other wildlife.
Can be used as a hedge.
- Native evergreen holly
- Plentiful, bright red berries
- Lustrous dark green foliage
- Category: Tree, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 20-25 ft
- Spread: 12-15 ft
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
Foliage
| • | Evergreen |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
| • | Water's Edge / Bog Plant |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex opaca 'Dan Fenton'
Plant in moderately fertile, moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Shade, partial shade, or full sun if moisture is adequate. Avoid extremely dry soils and poorly drained soil. Protect from cold winter winds and strong winter sun. Afternoon shade is best in warm summer climates.