Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Tiger lily, Columbia lily, Woody lily
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
meadows, Shady Edge, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Deers, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Cough, Fever, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX opaca
LILIUM canadense
Common Name
Christmas Holly
Meadow lily
In Hindi
American Holly
कनाडा लिली
In German
American Holly
Kanada Lily
In French
American Holly
Lily Canada
In Spanish
American Holly
Kanada Lily
In Greek
American Holly
Kanada Lily
In Portuguese
American Holly
Kanada Lily
In Polish
American Holly
Kanada Lily
In Latin
American Holly
Canada Lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Liliales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Holly and Canada Lily
Season and care of American Holly and Canada Lily is important to know. While considering everything about American Holly and Canada Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canada Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canada Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Canada Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Holly and Canada Lily Physical Information
American Holly and Canada Lily physical information is very important for comparison. American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Canada Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Holly and Canada Lily are as follows:
American Holly flower color: White
American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Canada Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Canada Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Holly and Canada Lily
Care of American Holly and Canada Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canada Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canada Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.