Cave Hill American Holly Plant - 1 Gallon Pot - Female Evergreen Holly - Ilex opaca - Hardy Landscape Shrub

Add timeless evergreen beauty and seasonal interest to your landscape with Cave Hill American Holly, a hardy female holly variety prized for its glossy evergreen foliage and classic ornamental form. This attractive native holly provides year-round structure and texture in foundation plantings, privacy screens, woodland gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes. When pollinated by a compatible male American holly, it produces vibrant red berries that brighten the garden through fall and winter while attracting birds and pollinators.

Its dense evergreen growth and adaptability make it an excellent low-maintenance choice for traditional and naturalized landscapes alike. These healthy plants are shipped approximately 12 inches tall in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready to establish quickly in the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Cave Hill American Holly
✔️ Approximately 12 inches tall
✔️ 1 gallon pot plant
✔️ Female evergreen holly variety
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9
• Slow to moderate growth rate
• Ideal for privacy screens and foundation plantings
• Attracts birds and pollinators
• Requires full sun to partial shade
• Moist, acidic, well-draining soil preferred

Common Name: Cave Hill American Holly
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca ‘Cave Hill’
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Soil: Moist, acidic, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Format: Established potted plant in 1 gallon pot

💡 Care Tip: Plant near a compatible male American holly pollinator to encourage reliable berry production. Mulching around the base helps maintain moisture and supports healthy root development year-round.