Ilex opaca 'Chief Paduke'

ëChief Paduke is a dense, upright American holly cultivar that typically grows to 7-8 tall over the first 10 years, but over time may eventually grow to 20-30' tall. Greenish-white flowers appear in May and are generally inconspicuous. Leathery, elliptical, spiny, dark olive green leaves (2-4î long) are evergreen. Pollinated flowers give way to red/reddish-orange berries which ripen in fall and persist throughout the winter. Birds are attracted to the fruit. Species plants are native to the eastern and southeastern U. S. including Missouri. Opaca means opaque or dull, in reference to the non... more »

ëChief Paduke is a dense, upright American holly cultivar that typically grows to 7-8 tall over the first 10 years, but over time may eventually grow to 20-30' tall. Greenish-white flowers appear in May and are generally inconspicuous. Leathery, elliptical, spiny, dark olive green leaves (2-4î long) are evergreen. Pollinated flowers give way to red/reddish-orange berries which ripen in fall and persist throughout the winter. Birds are attracted to the fruit. Species plants are native to the eastern and southeastern U. S. including Missouri. Opaca means opaque or dull, in reference to the non-lustrous leaf surfaces of species plants (some cultivars have more lustrous foliage). 'Chief Paduke' was reportedly discovered growing in Paduka, Kentucky. (less)