Hollies
Eaglestone Holly (Tree Form)
Native Origin:
Hybrid from the Florida native Dahoon Holly and the
native American Holly
Common Names:
Eagleston Holly
Description:
Hardy Range: 6 to 9
Mature Height: 20 to 25′
Mature Spread: 10 to 20’
Growth Rate: slow
Form: pyramidal
Persistence: evergreen
Ornamental Characteristics:
Eagleston Hollies boast full, dense foliage with soft spines and a pleasant light green color. They can be allowed to grow naturally or limbed up for an ornamental clear trunk. They produce small white flowers in spring, which are attractive, but not showy. In fall, Eagleston Hollies explode with an abundance of round red berries, which will attract wildlife, especially birds.
Environment:
Soil: clay, sand, loam; slightly alkaline, acidic; extended
flooding; well-drained
Salt: N/A
Exposure: partial sun to full sun
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