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  8. Ilex Sect. Ilex
  9. European Holly

species 81,638 observations

European Holly

Ilex aquifolium

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

17 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Holly Tortrix 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red Fox, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw 12
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral, Red Mason Bee, Long-lipped Miner 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Resists
Pollution Salt
Habit
Dense Erect Pyramidal
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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