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Ilex ×attenuata

Ilex ×attenuata Ashe

East Palatka Holly, Topal Holly

Aquifoliaceae (Holly family)

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USDA Symbol: ILAT

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Natural hybrid of Ilex cassine and I. opaca.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub , Tree
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 45 feet tall.
Fruit: Red. Although technically drupes, the fruit is commonly referred to as berries.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: FL , NC , SC
Native Habitat: Moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soils, sun to partial shade.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Ilex �attenuata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ilex �attenuata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ilex �attenuata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-14
Research By: CBR

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