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Common Name: |
East Palatka Holly
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| Scientific Name: |
Ilex X Attenuata
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| Type of Plant: |
Tree
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| Description: |
Medium growing Florida Native evergreen tree with dull green, rounded leaves and bright red berries prevalent in fall and winter.
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| Height: |
30-45’
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Width: |
10-15’ |
| Blooming: |
White flowers
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Fruit:
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Bright red, round berries
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| Climate Requirements: |
Heat tolerant, cold tolerant and drought tolerant. Grows quicker in full sun and in moist, acid soils.
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| Care Requirements: |
Very low maintenance. Light pruning to maintain desired shape required.
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Special Needs: |
None |
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Special Uses/Attributes: |
Many uses: fantastic choice as an accent, buffer, hedge or median
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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FYI: |
Discovered in East Palatka, Florida, hence where name is derived.
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