Ilex opaca 'Satyr Hill'

The traditional American Holly is a familiar evergreen shrub, native to the Eastern US and easily identifiable by its glossy spiked green leaves and distinct red berries. In garden settings, the slow growth habit allows for pruning and shaping whereas in the wild it forms a pyramid shape, somewhat like a pine and can reach heights of up to 50 feet. 'Satyr Hill' typically grows to 30-40 feet tall and 20 feet wide. 

Ilex are dioecius, meaning the male and female flowers grow on separate plants. In order to produce fruit, you will need to plant a male Ilex within 25-30 feet. Pollinated females produce the well known red berries in the fall and linger well into winter. 'Satyr Hill' is a female cultivar and is considered to have good form in both foliage and red berries. Abundant red berries arrive from October through winter and provide food for birds. 

Ilex prefer moist, organically rich soil and can even tolerate some clay and adapts well to all levels of sun exposure except full shade. 

Arrives to you in a gallon-sized pot.

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