Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Dragon Lady'
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Dragon Lady Holly
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
dragon lady holly
American Holly
In German
dragon lady holly
American Holly
In French
dragon lady holly
American Holly
In Spanish
dragon lady holly
American Holly
In Greek
dragon lady holly
American Holly
In Portuguese
dragon lady holly
American Holly
In Polish
dragon lady holly
American Holly
In Latin
dragon lady holly
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Celastrales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly? We provide you with everything About Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly. Dragon Lady Holly has thorns and American Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Lady Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Lady Holly has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and American Holly has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly
Season and care of Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Lady Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly Physical Information
Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly are as follows:
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Lady Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.