Savannah Holly
Ilex x attenuata 'Savannah'
SKU
00786
Large, upright evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, light green leaves and a profusion of fluorescent red berries through fall and winter. Plant en masse for an effective windbreak. An elegant tree for lining walks or drives.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks at-ten-yoo-AY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 30 ft. tall, 15 to 25 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Magnolia (Magnolia) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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