{"product_id":"uncle-sam-american-holly-live-male-evergreen-holly-quart-pot-plant-ilex-opaca-pollinator-tree-hardy-native-landscape-holly","title":"Uncle Sam American Holly - Live Male Evergreen Holly in Quart Pot | Ilex opaca Pollinator Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd classic evergreen beauty and dependable pollination support to your landscape with Uncle Sam American Holly, a hardy male holly variety valued for its dense glossy foliage and strong upright growth habit. This native evergreen holly provides year-round structure and texture while serving as an excellent pollinator for female American hollies, helping nearby plants produce vibrant red berries during fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts handsome evergreen foliage and adaptable nature make Uncle Sam Holly a great choice for privacy screens, foundation plantings, woodland gardens, native landscapes, and wildlife-friendly plantings. With its tall upright form and rich green leaves, this holly creates a timeless ornamental presence in the landscape throughout every season. These healthy plants are shipped established in quart nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live Uncle Sam American Holly\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Quart pot plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Male evergreen holly variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Uncle Sam American Holly\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Ilex opaca ‘Uncle Sam’\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 20–30 feet\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: Approximately 8–20 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 female American hollies to provide reliable pollination for berry production. Mulching around the base helps conserve soil moisture and support healthy root development year-round.\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":52499594510468,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_48_79ac9e8c-8864-4b4b-8ae7-7fbf104647e1.jpg?v=1783659716","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/uncle-sam-american-holly-live-male-evergreen-holly-quart-pot-plant-ilex-opaca-pollinator-tree-hardy-native-landscape-holly","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}