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Common Name: |
Savannah Holly
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| Scientific Name: |
Ilex ‘Savannah’
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| Type of Plant: |
Tree
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| Description: |
Fast growing broadleaf evergreen pyramidal shaped tree that yields an abundance of red berries. Leaves are glossy, light green and variably spiny.
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| Height: |
20’
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Width: |
15' |
| Blooming: |
Spring
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Fruit:
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Red berries
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| Climate Requirements: |
Heat tolerant, cold tolerant and drought tolerant once established. Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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| Care Requirements: |
Low maintenance with occasional pruning to maintain pyramidal shape. Leaves sometimes turn yellow due to weight of berries, simply fertilize.
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Special Needs: |
None |
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Special Uses/Attributes: |
Makes a very attractive screen or hedge or solo as an accent tree.
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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FYI: |
Berries attract birds in late winter.
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