American Holly (Ilex opaca) occurs naturally in the eastern U.S. from New Jersey to Florida to east Texas.
I always see it in southeastern Virginia but rarely find it in western Pennsylvania.
If it’s present, you’ll notice holly in winter because it’s one of the few green plants in January. Keep an eye out for it, even in Pennsylvania. This young plant was photographed in Lancaster County.
Happy holly days!
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(photo from Wikimedia Commons; click on the image to see the original)
I miss holly. Being from Virginia, I saw it everywhere in the woods. I rarely see it here.In Florida I also enjoyed the Yaupon Holly. I love its scientific name, Ilex vomitoria. You can guess what it was used for.