Evergreen Trees (Flowering) – Eagleston Holly

Botanical name: Ilex Atteneuata ‘Eagleston’

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: can grow up to 20 ft in height and in width

Bloom time: produces flowers in the spring and non-edible red berries in the fall

Hardy zone: zones 6-9

Flower color: white/yellow/green

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows about 2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim in the late winter to maintain desired size and shape

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: makes for an amazing privacy hedge

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: produces non-edible bright red berries in the spring/fall

Watering instructions: no more than 2 inch of water per week

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with 10-20-20 in the late winter/very early spring

Best time to plant: late fall/early winter or early spring

Best type of soil: clay or loam

Companion plants: boxwood, viburnum, clematis, hydrangea

Toxicity level: berries and leaves are toxic for humans (especially children) and pets when ingested

Invasive species: no