Old Heavy Berry American Holly – Live Evergreen Shrub | Quart Pot Plant | Female Ilex opaca With Red Berries | Cold Hardy Landscape Holly

Add timeless beauty and vibrant winter color to your landscape with the Old Heavy Berry American Holly, a classic female evergreen holly cultivar first introduced in 1937 from the Hookstra estate in Burlington, New Jersey. This slow-growing holly is prized for its glossy evergreen foliage and abundant vivid red berries that create a stunning seasonal display and attract birds throughout the colder months. Its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, privacy screens, woodland gardens, and holiday landscapes.

These healthy holly plants are shipped established in a quart nursery pot and carefully grown for strong root development and reliable landscape performance. You will receive a plant similar in size and condition to the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Old Heavy Berry American Holly
✔️ Quart pot plant
✔️ Female berry-producing evergreen holly
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Old Heavy Berry American Holly
Botanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Old Heavy Berry’
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 15–30 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly pruned

💡 Care Tip: Plant near a compatible male American holly pollinator to encourage heavy berry production. Mulching around the base helps maintain soil moisture and protect shallow roots from temperature fluctuations.