Longwood Gardens American Holly – Live Evergreen Tree | 8 Inch Tall Plant | Quart Pot | Ilex opaca Yellow Berry Holly

Add rare beauty and year-round interest to your landscape with Longwood Gardens American Holly, a unique yellow-fruited cultivar prized for its abundant berry production and classic evergreen foliage. Originally selected from a historic plant found at Mount Vernon, Virginia, this exceptional holly produces masses of attractive golden-yellow berries that create a stunning display from fall through winter.

Glossy dark green leaves with traditional holly spines provide dense evergreen coverage throughout the year, while the unusual fruit color offers a distinctive alternative to traditional red-berried hollies. The berries attract birds and wildlife, making this selection an excellent choice for habitat gardens, privacy screens, woodland edges, and specimen plantings.

Deer resistant, adaptable, and long-lived, Longwood Gardens American Holly is a beautiful native evergreen that brings elegance and wildlife value to the landscape.

These healthy plants are shipped approximately 8 inches tall in quart-size nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Longwood Gardens American Holly
✔️ Approximately 8 inches tall
✔️ Quart pot plant
✔️ Native evergreen holly
✔️ Yellow berry-producing selection
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Longwood Gardens American Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Longwood Gardens’
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
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 a sunny to partially shaded location with acidic soil for optimal growth and berry production. Like other hollies, fruit production may be enhanced with a compatible pollinator nearby.