Topal Holly Ilex x attenuata
Other plants called Topal Holly:
- Description
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Topal Holly is a naturally growing hybrid found in the southeastern U.S.A. Its parent plants are I. cassine (Dahoon) and I. opaca (American Holly).
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Ilex
- Species:
- attenuata
- Family:
- Aquifoliaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Southeastern U.S.A.
- Wildlife Value:
- Birds are attracted to the fruit.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Winter
- Fruit Description:
- Red fruits persist through winter and provide interest.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Prickly
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Lanceolate
- Oblanceolate
- Obovate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Spiny, simple, elliptic to obovate 3" long. Evergreen leaves provide winter interest.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Winter Garden
- Design Feature:
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Screen/Privacy
- Small groups
- Small Tree
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
