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
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Strap shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Needs less 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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX opaca
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Christmas Holly
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
American Holly
Leucojum
In German
American Holly
Leucojum
In French
American Holly
Leucojum
In Spanish
American Holly
Leucojum
In Greek
American Holly
Leucojum
In Portuguese
American Holly
Leucojum
In Polish
American Holly
Leucojum
In Latin
American Holly
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Liliales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of American Holly and Leucojum
Season and care of American Holly and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about American Holly and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Holly and Leucojum Physical Information
American Holly and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of American Holly and Leucojum are as follows:
American Holly flower color: White
American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of American Holly and Leucojum
Care of American Holly and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
