Foster’s Holly

Tags: Holly
Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri'

Densely foliaged small tree of great beauty, widely used as a specimen or accent. Small, glossy green foliage with spiny margins, blankets the branches in rich color. The rich, deep red fruit persists into winter bringing interest to the landscape.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Mature Size:
20 feet tall and 12 feet wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Spring
Water Requirements:
Moderate, water weekly or more often in extreme heat

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear to shape in winter.