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
