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American Holly
Ilex opaca
In the United States:
Native
· also called american holly
Honeybees forage on American holly for nectar from female flowers and high-quality pollen from male flowers. Peak bloom hits in May, providing an early-summer resource in its range. Dioecious nature requires both sexes for full bee benefits; slow-growing and susceptible to deer browsing.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | April–June |
| Hardiness zones | 5-9 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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