| | | Family | Aquifoliaceae | | Plant Type | broadleaf evergreen | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The foliage is greyish green in colour and evergreen. Ilex opaca 'Clarendon' (American holly) bears showy fruit. | | Typical Uses | Hedge. | | Special Characteristics | Birds are attracted to Ilex opaca 'Clarendon' . In the winter, Ilex opaca 'Clarendon' provides winter interest. | | |