American Holly 'Jersey knight'

Ilex opaca

How to grow American Holly 'Jersey knight'

  • Full Sun

Grows slowly and may reach eight feet tall and four feet spread in ten years. But eventually will reach thirty or so feet. May be kept in check with regular pruning.1

Keep in mind when planting that Jersey knight is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing Jersey knight from seed

Transplanting Jersey knight

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Jersey knight is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Jersey knight

This male cultivar does not produce fruit.

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