Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Herbs
  
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
  
Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink, Lavender
  
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
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
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
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Flies, Mites
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
  
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
  
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
ILEX opaca
  
MENTHA spicata
  
Common Name
Christmas Holly
  
Spearmint
  
In Hindi
American Holly
  
पहाड़ी पुदीना
  
In German
American Holly
  
Grüne Minze
  
In French
American Holly
  
menthe verte
  
In Spanish
American Holly
  
menta verde
  
In Greek
American Holly
  
δυόσμος
  
In Portuguese
American Holly
  
hortelã
  
In Polish
American Holly
  
mięta
  
In Latin
American Holly
  
Coriander
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Celastrales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Aquifoliaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Ilex
  
Mentha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Mentheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Holly and Spearmint
Season and care of American Holly and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about American Holly and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Holly and Spearmint Physical Information
American Holly and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of American Holly and Spearmint are as follows:
American Holly flower color: White
American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of American Holly and Spearmint
Care of American Holly and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.