Christmas Carol American Holly – Live Female Evergreen Holly | Quart Pot Plant | Ilex opaca With Red Winter Berries | Hardy Landscape Tree

Bring timeless evergreen beauty and festive winter color to your landscape with Christmas Carol American Holly, a classic female holly tree prized for its glossy green foliage and bright red berries. This elegant native evergreen creates year-round structure and seasonal interest, making it a perfect choice for foundation plantings, privacy screens, woodland gardens, wildlife landscapes, and holiday-inspired outdoor spaces.

When pollinated by a compatible male American holly, Christmas Carol produces abundant vibrant berries that attract birds and provide striking contrast against the dark evergreen leaves throughout fall and winter. Its upright growth habit and strong adaptability make it a dependable ornamental tree for a wide range of climates and landscape styles. These healthy plants are shipped established in quart nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Christmas Carol American Holly
✔️ Quart pot plant
✔️ Female evergreen holly variety
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Christmas Carol American Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Christmas Carol’
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 30 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 seasonal temperature changes.