Ilex opaca ~ American Holly size-3-5-cal lavender blue flowers bloom in

lavender blue flowers bloom in mid to late spring

Ruby Fringe Flower is a compact rounded evergreen shrub with ruby red foliage that matures to emerald green and heavy clusters of soft pink fringe-like flowers in late winter through spring

(4) Photo by Fritz Flohr Reynolds

or as an accent tree

Ilex opaca ~ American Holly size-3-5-cal lavender blue flowers bloom inAmerican Holly is a beautiful evergreen tree that is highly valued for its glossy green leaves and vibrant red berries. Known for its dense, pyramidal shape and glossy, dark green leaves that are typically spiny and have a wavy or serrated edge. Female American Holly trees produce small, bright red berries that ripen in the fall and persist through the winter. To ensure berry production, it's important to have a compatible male holly tree nearby, such