Chief Paduke American Holly Quart Pot Plant | Female Evergreen with Orange-Red Berries | Ilex opaca | Native Landscape Tree

Add rare color and classic evergreen beauty to your landscape with Chief Paduke American Holly, a distinctive female holly variety prized for its uniquely shaped foliage and vivid reddish-orange berries. Originally discovered in a cemetery in Paducah, Kentucky in 1959, this exceptional American holly stands out with its striking leaf form and colorful fruit display that brings outstanding winter interest to the garden.

Its dense evergreen foliage and upright habit make Chief Paduke an excellent choice for privacy screens, woodland gardens, native landscapes, foundation plantings, and ornamental focal points. When pollinated by a compatible male American holly, the bright orange-red berries persist into winter and attract birds while adding brilliant seasonal color. These healthy plants are shipped established in quart nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Chief Paduke American Holly
✔️ Quart pot plant
✔️ Female evergreen holly variety
✔️ Orange-red berry producing holly
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Common Name: Chief Paduke American Holly
Scientific Name: Ilex opaca ‘Chief Paduke’
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Soil: Moist, acidic, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Growth Habit: Established potted plant
Format: Quart pot