East Palatka Holly Ilex x attenuata 'East Palatka'
- Phonetic Spelling
- EYE-leks at-ten-yoo-AY-tuh
- Description
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East Palatka Holly is a hybrid between I. cassine and I. opaca. It is a pyramidal to horizontal and weeping evergreen tree or large shrub. Prune the plant when young into a single trunk to promote strong growth that is more resistant to storm damage. It tolerates urban conditions well and can be used in parking strips or sidewalks. It also works well as a specimen in a lawn planting or planted in groups and used as a screen or hedge. This tough plant is drought tolerant and can thrive in compacted poorly drained soils. The tree has winter interest with its graceful form, late winter flowers and persistent fruits.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious problems. Growth is poor on alkaline soils.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Ilex
- Family:
- Aquifoliaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Wildlife Value:
- Fruits attract birds.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 35 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Horizontal
- Pyramidal
- Weeping
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12-24 feet
- 24-60 feet
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Winter
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Description:
- Female plants have many fleshy bright red berries that remain persistent through winter.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Winter
- Flower Description:
- Inconspicuous white flowers appear in late winter to early spring.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Oblong
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Broad dull green leaves 2"-4" long with one spine at the tipe and few if any on the leaves.
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Bark:
- Bark Description:
- Thin bark can be easily damaged
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Lawn
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Design Feature:
- Hedge
- Screen/Privacy
- Security
- Small groups
- Specimen
- Street Tree
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Compaction
- Drought
- Pollution
- Urban Conditions
