American holly Ilex opaca Aquifoliaceae Trees of Alabama and the Southeast Home Page American holly Ilex opaca Aquifoliaceae Leaves are simple, alternate, leathery, stiff, and evergreen with sharp spines on the leaf margin. Twigs are gray-white and smooth. Bark is light gray and smooth.
Fruit is an orange-red drupe found on female trees.
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