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Savannah Holly

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

Mary Nell Holly

Scientific Name: Ilex ‘Mary Nell’
Type of Plant:   Tropical/Cycad
Description:  Pyramidal shaped evergreen shrub or small tree with very
shiny dark green spiny leaves.
Height:     10-20’
Width:     6-10’
Blooming:  No
Fruit:  Bright red berries in fall and winter.
Climate Requirements: Heat and cold tolerant. Requires full sun to partial
shade with medium watering.
Care Requirements:     Aggressive pruning helps promote dense growth.
Special Needs:     None
Special Uses/Attributes:     Great evergreen for shrub border, hedge or accent tree.
Florida Native:     No
FYI:     Quickly gaining popularity due to its low maintenance and versatility