1-gallon Savannah Holly is a stunningly shaped tree grown in zones 6-9. It's narrow pyramidal to columnar form makes it perfect for small spaces.
Savannah Holly
Savannah Holly (Ilex x attenuata 'Savannah') is a beautiful and popular evergreen holly tree that is known for its pyramidal form, dense foliage, and bright red berries. It is a hybrid of American holly and dahoon holly, and is native to the southeastern United States. Savannah Holly is a popular choice for landscaping because of its adaptability to a variety of climates and soils, its low-maintenance requirements, and its year-round beauty.
Savannah Holly typically grows to be 20-35 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, with a narrow, pyramidal form. It has dark green, leathery leaves that are 2-4 inches long and have a few shallow teeth along the margins. The leaves are arranged alternately on the branches and persist throughout the winter. Savannah Holly is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are produced on separate trees. The female flowers produce bright red berries that ripen in the fall and persist through the winter, providing a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.
Savannah Holly is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought-tolerant once established. Savannah Holly does not require much pruning, but it can be pruned in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain its desired shape and size.
Savannah Holly is a great choice for a variety of landscaping uses. It can be planted as a single specimen tree, in groups, or in borders. It can also be used to create a hedge or a privacy screen. Savannah Holly is also a good choice for planting in containers.
Here are some tips for growing Savannah Holly:
- Choose a planting site that receives full sun to partial shade and has well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the base of the tree to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain the desired shape and size of the tree.
Savannah Holly is a beautiful and rewarding tree to grow. It is easy to care for and can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 6-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 15-25 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Mature width: | 5-10 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
