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