Ilex

Ilex X attenuata SAVANNAH HOLLY
A small tree that has beautiful bark, foliage and berries in the fall. This is an evergreen large shrub or small tree that grows to 25' high with an equal spread. Leaves measure 2-4 inches long and have a slightly toothed edge. Bark is a handsome silvery gray color. Berries cover the tree during the fall and winter months if a pollinator is near. Tree has strong branch structure and non-invasive roots. USDA: 6-9 Sunset: 4-6, 15-17, 26, 28-33

Ilex X attenuata ' East Palatka ' EAST PALATKA HOLLY
Great pyramidal form makes this selection a great choice. This evergreen tree can reach 40' high and spreads to only 15'. Leaves are oval in shape, measure 3-4 inches long and have no spines on the margins. Bark is a light gray color. This is a female tree and red berries are produces in the wintertime if there is a male nearby. USDA: 6-9 Sunset: 4-6, 15-17, 26, 28-33

Ilex X attenuata 'Fosteri' FOSTER HOLLY
The glossy green leaves and pyramidal form of this selection make it great for any landscape. This is an evergreen tree that can reach 25' high with a 15' spread. Leaves measure 2-3 inches long and are slightly pointed at the tip. This is a female tree and red berries are produces in the wintertime if there is a male nearby. USDA: 6-9 Sunset: 4-6, 15-17, 26, 28-33

Ilex decidua POSSUMHAW HOLLY
A spectacular display of red, orange and yellow berries cover this tree in the winter. This deciduous tree reaches 20' high and wide. Leaves measure 2-3 inches long and are followed by attractive orange-red berries in the winter if a pollinator is near. Tree is native to East Texas and tolerates a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 28-35, 37, 39

Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' NELLIE R. STEVENS HOLLY
This is a vigorous conical form tree. This selection of Holly is evergreen and normally grows to a height and width of 25'. Toothed leaves measure 2-3 inches long and are a glossy green color. Berries cover the tree during the fall and will set whether or not a pollinator is near. Tree has a strong branching structure and non-invasive roots. USDA: 5-8 Sunset: 4-9, 14-24, 28, 31, 32

Ilex vomitoria YAUPON HOLLY
A great small tree for hot areas that have alkali soils. This evergreen large shrub or small tree reaches 15' high with a similar spread. Leaves measure 1 inch long, are glossy green in color and have slightly toothed edges. Pea size red berries cover the plant in the fall. A tough yet showy tree with non-invasive roots. USDA: 7-9 Sunset: 3-9, 11-24, 24, 28, 31, 32

Ilex vomitoria 'Hoskins Shadow'
This selection is a heavy berry producer and has very dense foliage. An evergreen tree grows to a minimum 10-12' high with an equal spread. Leaves are glossy green in color, have slightly toothed edges and measure 1 inch. Red berries cover the tree in the fall. Roots are very non-invasive making it a good street tree. USDA: 7-9 Sunset: 3-9, 11-24, 24, 28, 31, 32

Ilex vomitoria 'Pride of Houston'
This selection makes a perfect screen or hedge. The Pride of Houston Holly is evergreen and generally grows to about 15' tall with a 10' spread. Leaves measure 1 inch long, are glossy green in color and have slightly toothed margin. This tree withstands poor soils and has non-invasive roots. USDA: 7-9 Sunset 3-9, 11-24, 24, 28, 31, 32