Ilex opaca 'Satyr Hill' (American holly)

1 Gallon


American holly is a grand tree in maturity growing 30-40' tall. This variety 'Satyr Hill' is one of the top five cultivars of the American holly. It does very well in wetter areas, in full sun to part shade. This is a female tree and produces ample berries.

The American holly is native to the eastern and south-central U.S., from coastal Massachusetts south to central Florida. It is typically an understory forest tree. Birds seek shelter from predators and storms in the tree's thick canopy. A wide variety of birds including thrushes, mockingbirds, catbirds, and thrashers, plus some mammals, eat the fruits. Host plant for various species of moths. On Maryland DNR's Recommended Tree List; also listed as deer-resistant.