Goldie American Holly – Live Yellow Berry Evergreen Tree | Quart Pot Plant | Ilex opaca 'Goldie' | Native Holly

Add rare beauty and year-round interest to your landscape with Goldie American Holly, an exceptional native holly prized for its abundant golden-yellow berries and glossy evergreen foliage. Originally discovered at historic Mount Vernon, Virginia, this unique cultivar stands out from traditional red-berried hollies by producing masses of bright yellow fruit that persist well into winter.

Its dense, dark green foliage provides classic evergreen structure throughout the year, while the unusual berry color creates a striking contrast and attracts birds to the garden. Whether used as a specimen tree, privacy screen, wildlife planting, or foundation accent, Goldie offers outstanding ornamental value in every season.

Deer resistant, cold hardy, and highly adaptable, this American Holly is an excellent long-term investment for landscapes seeking beauty, wildlife benefits, and year-round structure.

These healthy plants are shipped established in quart-size nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Goldie American Holly
✔️ Quart pot plant
✔️ Native evergreen holly
✔️ Yellow berry-producing selection
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Goldie American Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Goldie’
Plant Type: Evergreen tree or large shrub
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment
Foliage: Glossy dark green evergreen leaves
Berry Color: Golden yellow
Mature Height: Approximately 30 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Deer Resistant: Yes
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun to partial shade for the best berry display and dense evergreen growth. Like most female hollies, berry production may require a compatible male pollinator nearby.