{"product_id":"old-heavy-berry-american-holly-live-evergreen-shrub-quart-pot-plant-female-ilex-opaca-with-red-berries-cold-hardy-landscape-holly","title":"Old Heavy Berry American Holly – Female Evergreen Shrub with Red Berries | Quart Pot Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd timeless beauty and vibrant winter color to your landscape with the Old Heavy Berry American Holly, a classic female evergreen holly cultivar first introduced in 1937 from the Hookstra estate in Burlington, New Jersey. This slow-growing holly is prized for its glossy evergreen foliage and abundant vivid red berries that create a stunning seasonal display and attract birds throughout the colder months. Its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, privacy screens, woodland gardens, and holiday landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese healthy holly plants are shipped established in a quart nursery pot and carefully grown for strong root development and reliable landscape performance. You will receive a plant similar in size and condition to the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Old Heavy Berry American Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuart pot plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale berry-producing evergreen holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted landscape shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Old Heavy Berry American Holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Old Heavy Berry’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Stage: Established potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Moist, acidic, well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: Approximately 15–30 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, when young and properly pruned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant near a compatible male American holly pollinator to encourage heavy berry production. Mulching around the base helps maintain soil moisture and protect shallow roots from temperature fluctuations.\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":52499598704772,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_89_d46e77f0-18df-4ddd-9586-32a962a7a48e.jpg?v=1783660033","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/old-heavy-berry-american-holly-live-evergreen-shrub-quart-pot-plant-female-ilex-opaca-with-red-berries-cold-hardy-landscape-holly","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}