{"product_id":"chief-paduke-american-holly-live-female-evergreen-holly-quart-pot-plant-ilex-opaca-with-orange-red-berries-native-landscape-tree","title":"Chief Paduke American Holly – Female Evergreen Ilex opaca with Orange Red Berries in Quart Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd rare color and classic evergreen beauty to your landscape with Chief Paduke American Holly, a distinctive female holly variety prized for its uniquely shaped foliage and vivid reddish-orange berries. Originally discovered in a cemetery in Paducah, Kentucky in 1959, this exceptional American holly stands out with its striking leaf form and colorful fruit display that brings outstanding winter interest to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts dense evergreen foliage and upright habit make Chief Paduke an excellent choice for privacy screens, woodland gardens, native landscapes, foundation plantings, and ornamental focal points. When pollinated by a compatible male American holly, the bright orange-red berries persist into winter and attract birds while adding brilliant seasonal color. These healthy plants are shipped established in quart nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Chief Paduke American Holly\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Quart pot plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Female evergreen holly variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Orange-red berry producing holly\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Chief Paduke American Holly\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Chief Paduke’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Established potted plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Moist, acidic, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 20 feet\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: Approximately 15 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant near a compatible male American holly pollinator for reliable berry production. Mulching around the root zone helps conserve moisture and protect roots from temperature extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499593986180,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_14_107ba725-7db9-4594-979b-f8c7b664e6ed.jpg?v=1783659687","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/chief-paduke-american-holly-live-female-evergreen-holly-quart-pot-plant-ilex-opaca-with-orange-red-berries-native-landscape-tree","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}