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.