Chief Paduke American Holly – Live Female Evergreen Holly | Quart Pot Plant | Ilex opaca With Orange Red Berries | 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

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Chief Paduke American Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Chief Paduke’
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, acidic, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 20 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 15 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained

💡 Care Tip: Plant near a compatible male American holly pollinator for reliable berry production. Mulching around the root zone helps conserve moisture and protect roots from temperature extremes.