American Holly

Description:

American holly is a medium tree that reaches heights of 30 to 50'. It has a pyramidal crown. The leaves are simple, alternately arranged, persistent, and 2" to 4" long by 1" to 2" wide. The oblong shaped leaves usually have smooth, leathery upper surfaces and smooth yellowish-green surfaces underneath. The leaf base is rounded or wedged and the tip is sharply pointed. Margin has several stiff, thorny spines all the way around. The fruit is clusters of red, round berrylike drupes about ¼" in diameter. The thin, gray bark is roughened by a wartlike texture.

Habitat:

Woods edge at Camp Allen.