- 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
