Ilex x attenuata Savannah
Savannah Holly (Foster's Hybrid Hollies)
Popular for abundant, large, fluorescent red berries in winter. Plants are dioecious (separate male and female plants) and, to set fruit, female plants need a nearby male pollinator that blooms at the same time. Songbirds eat the berries in winter.
With a narrow, columnar form, this large upright shrub or tree is ideal for creating a screen or hedge.
- Big, fluorescent red berries
- Upright habit
- Medium green foliage
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage
| • | Evergreen |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex x attenuata Savannah
Grows best in acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Although the best fruit production occurs in full sun, these plants do well with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Site the plant where it can be protected from cold winter winds and the soil is well drained. Mulch helps retain soil moisture.