American Holly Height:3-4 ft. FGT Tip: Avoid ingesting this

FGT Tip: Avoid ingesting this plant's leaves or touching the plant's milky sap

You wouldn’t expect it to be a berry because of the hard thick outer layer and the sweet melon-like flesh

oblong green leaves and vibrant red color

keeping it moist and shaded

American Holly Height:3-4 ft. FGT Tip: Avoid ingesting thisAmerica's Most Popular Holly Why American Holly Trees? True to its name, the American Holly is the most popular Holly cultivar in the country. Why? Well, for starters, it's disease and pest resistant, making it ideal for creating an effortless hedge or privacy screen. Plus, it's versatile. American Holly Trees can be trimmed as a foundation hedge or as a secure, tall privacy fence. And they require minimal care, growing in a variety of climates and