Ilex opaca 'Tinga' (American Holly)

Ilex opaca 'Tinga', commonly known as American Holly, is an evergreen tree native to the eastern United States. It features glossy, dark green leaves with spiny margins and produces vibrant red berries in the fall and winter, which provide food for birds. 'Tinga' is a cultivar with a dense, pyramidal growth habit, making it an excellent choice for hedges or as a specimen tree in the landscape.