Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
New Zealand
Types
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
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Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX opaca
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Christmas Holly
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
American Holly
गोभी पेड़
In German
American Holly
Cabbage tree
In French
American Holly
arbre de chou
In Spanish
American Holly
árbol de la col
In Greek
American Holly
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
American Holly
repolho árvore
In Polish
American Holly
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
American Holly
brassica ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Asparagales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Lomandroideae
Season and Care of American Holly and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of American Holly and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Holly and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Holly and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
American Holly and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of American Holly and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
American Holly flower color: White
American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of American Holly and Cabbage Tree
Care of American Holly and Cabbage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.