Add a classic native evergreen to your landscape with Ilex opaca ‘Uncle Sam’, a male American holly valued for its dense green foliage and strong upright growth. This variety does not produce berries but serves as an effective pollinator for female American holly plants.

You will receive a healthy live plant in a quart pot, ready for transplanting into your garden. Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, and naturalized plantings, this hardy evergreen provides year-round structure and greenery.

• 🌱 What You Get: 1 live ‘Uncle Sam’ American Holly in a quart pot
• 🌿 Male Pollinator: Supports berry production in nearby female holly plants
• 🌲 Evergreen Tree: Maintains dense green foliage year-round
• 🌤️ Landscape Use: Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, and garden structure
• 💧 Easy Care: Hardy and adaptable to various growing conditions

• Common Name: Uncle Sam American Holly
• Scientific Name: Ilex opaca ‘Uncle Sam’
• Plant Type: Evergreen tree / shrub
• Plant Form: Upright / Dense
• Color: Dark green foliage
• Mature Size: 15–30 feet tall
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
• Watering: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
• Use: Pollinator plant, hedge, privacy screen, landscape tree