Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX opaca
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Christmas Holly
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
American Holly
Artemisia
In German
American Holly
Artemisia
In French
American Holly
Artemisia
In Spanish
American Holly
Artemisia
In Greek
American Holly
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
American Holly
Artemisia
In Polish
American Holly
Artemisia
In Latin
American Holly
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Asterales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of American Holly and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of American Holly and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About American Holly and Artemisia. American Holly has thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also American Holly does not have fragrant flowers. American Holly has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Holly and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Holly and Artemisia
Season and care of American Holly and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about American Holly and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
American Holly and Artemisia Physical Information
American Holly and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Holly and Artemisia are as follows:
American Holly flower color: White
American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Holly and Artemisia
Care of American Holly and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
