American holly

American holly (usually uncountable, plural American hollies)

1. A species of holly, Ilex opaca, native to the eastern United States.
   • 1956, National Horticultural Magazine‎^[1], volumes 35-36, American Horticultural Society, page 174:

     On all American hollies, a vertical incision, three-fourths of an inch above basal cut, helps materially in producing a better root system.

   • 2002, Jennifer Quasha, How to Draw Delaware's Sights and Symbols‎^[2], page 20:

     The American holly was accepted as Delaware's state tree on May 1, 1939.

   • 2008, Mike Bottini, The Walking Dunes: East Hampton's Hidden Treasure‎^[3], page 87:

     Most familiar among them is the American Holly (Ilex opaca) whose prickly, broad evergreen leaves and bright red berries are a welcome splash of color in the winter landscape, as well as a symbol of the Christmas holiday.

• Ilex opaca on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Ilex opaca on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Category:Ilex opaca on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons