Ilex opaca 'Tinga'

Tinga American Holly

This female selection needs a male pollinator for berry production. Fruit is orange to bright red.

Trees maintain an upright shape.

  • Tall, pyramidal habit
  • Spineless, dark green leaves
  • Red berries

  • Category: Tree, Wetland, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 7-9
  • Height: 25-30 ft
  • Spread: 10-15 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
Foliage Color
Ornamental Fruit
Classification by Use
Hedge/Screen
Native
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Woodland Garden
Animal Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Songbirds
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex opaca 'Tinga'

Plant in moderately fertile, moist, acidic, well-drained soil. 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.