Holly, Fosters
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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2024, 11:35 AM
This tree is one of the 150 trees initially included in the arboretum to coincide with the campus's 150th anniversary celebration.
Scientific Name:
Ilex x attenuata-Fosteri
Cultivar:
Native to:
Mature Height and Width:
25-35 feet by 8-15 feet
Additional Notes:
A naturally occurring hybrid in the southeastern United States, Foster’s holly was first collected in the forests of Florida. This species has particularly glossy leaves making a striking feature tree that will never grow too large for this highly cultivated setting.