Ilex opaca 'Dan Fenton' ~ Dan Fenton American Holly zone-2 IMAGE: Plant Image Library

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5’ - 9’

Best grown in part shade and rich moist well-drained soils

Mildred Azalea is a low-spreading evergreen shrub with dense emerald green foliage and a thick coating of purple flowers in spring as new growth emerges

The flowers are not fragrant

Ilex opaca 'Dan Fenton' ~ Dan Fenton American Holly zone-2 IMAGE: Plant Image LibraryDan Fenton American Holly is a tall slow growing native with a well branched pyramidal habit and glossy deep green spiny foliage. Its red berries are abundant and reliable fruits which lasts from fall through winter. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 30' 35' Spread: 15 20' Spacing: 18 USDA