Jersey Princess American Holly – Female Evergreen Holly | Live Plant | Quart Pot | Ilex opaca | Red Berry Native Tree

Enhance your landscape with the timeless beauty of Jersey Princess American Holly, one of the most highly regarded fruiting holly cultivars available. Developed by Rutgers University, this exceptional female selection is prized for its glossy deep green foliage and abundant bright red berries that persist well into winter, creating a spectacular seasonal display.

A favorite among gardeners, landscapers, and wildlife enthusiasts, Jersey Princess offers year-round evergreen beauty while providing valuable food and shelter for birds. Its dense, pyramidal growth habit makes it ideal for privacy screens, specimen plantings, woodland gardens, native landscapes, and holiday decorating.

Cold hardy, deer resistant, and long-lived, this native American Holly is an outstanding investment for creating structure, color, and wildlife value in the landscape.

Note: As a female holly, a compatible male American Holly pollinator is required nearby for berry production.

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

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

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Jersey Princess American Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Jersey Princess’
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: Bright red
Mature Height: Approximately 20–30 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 8–20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Deer Resistant: Yes
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained

💡 Care Tip: Plant with a compatible male American Holly pollinator nearby to ensure heavy berry production. Full sun encourages the best fruit set and dense growth.