Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Asia, India
Types
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11- 6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ILEX opaca
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Christmas Holly
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
American Holly
बरमूडा घास
In German
American Holly
Bermuda Gras
In French
American Holly
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
American Holly
Grama
In Greek
American Holly
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
American Holly
grama Bermuda
In Polish
American Holly
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
American Holly
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Cyperales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of American Holly and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of American Holly and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about American Holly and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Holly and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
American Holly and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of American Holly and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
American Holly flower color: White
American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of American Holly and Bermuda Grass
Care of American Holly and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.