Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States
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
All sorts of environments
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Rosa blanda
ILEX opaca
Common Name
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
Rosa blanda
American Holly
In German
Rosa blanda
American Holly
In French
Rosa blanda
American Holly
In Spanish
Rosa blanda
American Holly
In Greek
ροζ μίγμα
American Holly
In Portuguese
Rosa blanda
American Holly
In Polish
Rosa blanda
American Holly
In Latin
Rosa blanda
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Celastrales
Family
Rosaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Rose and American Holly
Season and care of Meadow Rose and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Rose and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Rose and American Holly Physical Information
Meadow Rose and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Rose and American Holly are as follows:
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Meadow Rose and American Holly
Care of Meadow Rose and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Rose 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 Meadow Rose 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.