A classic evergreen beauty with rich green foliage and brilliant red berries
FEATURES:
- Iconic American Holly variety with a pyramidal form
- Glossy, dark green foliage and bright red berries
- Excellent for privacy, year-round structure, and winter interest
- Supports native songbirds with berries and shelter
- Tolerates urban conditions and air pollution
- Ideal for hedging, screening, or as a specimen
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
For best berry production, plant a male American Holly nearby to ensure pollination. Combine Miss Helen with other evergreens like Eastern Red Cedar or Southern Magnolia to create a rich, layered privacy screen that offers multi-season interest.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Mature Height: 25-30' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Spacing: 12-20' apart
Miss Helen American Holly
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Ilex opaca 'Miss Helen'
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A classic evergreen beauty with rich green foliage and brilliant red berries
FEATURES:
- Iconic American Holly variety with a pyramidal form
- Glossy, dark green foliage and bright red berries
- Excellent for privacy, year-round structure, and winter interest
- Supports native songbirds with berries and shelter
- Tolerates urban conditions and air pollution
- Ideal for hedging, screening, or as a specimen
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
For best berry production, plant a male American Holly nearby to ensure pollination. Combine Miss Helen with other evergreens like Eastern Red Cedar or Southern Magnolia to create a rich, layered privacy screen that offers multi-season interest.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Mature Height: 25-30' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Spacing: 12-20' apart
Why plant Miss Helen American Holly?
How to use Miss Helen American Holly in the landscape?
Plant Miss Helen as a specimen, a privacy screen, or a hedge. Its classic form and dense foliage make it ideal for anchoring garden beds or lining property borders. Its winter berries offer color and wildlife value, making it a natural fit in bird-friendly landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Miss Helen is a female tree and requires a male American Holly nearby for pollination. With a male pollinator present, it will produce an abundance of red berries each winter.
Yes, Miss Helen has a naturally dense form and can be used effectively for privacy. It stays full to the ground and holds its foliage year-round, making it a great evergreen screen.
American Holly prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil but can adapt to various conditions, including clay and sandy soils. Mulch regularly and avoid overly wet sites.
