(East Palatka Holly, Topal Holly)

The topal holly cultivar ‘East Palatka’ was first discovered in 1927 near East Palatka, Florida. It is more loosely branched and has slightly larger leaves than standard Ilex x attenuata.

The tough, attractive topal holly is a naturally occurring hybrid between Ilex cassine (dahoon holly) and Ilex opaca (American Holly). The parent plants of this small, evergreen tree are native to the eastern United States. It is a vigorous dense holly with a loose pyramidal...

(Foster #2 Topal Holly, Topal Holly)

The tough, attractive topal holly is a hybrid between dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) and American holly (I. opaca). The parent plants of this evergreen tree are native to the eastern United States. The Foster hollies were selected by E.E. Foster of Foster Nursery in Bessemer, Alabama, and released in the 1940s. He selected five plants out of his seed beds, giving them numbers one through five. 'Foster #2' is the most important of the lot. It is a vigorous, dense holly with a very narrow...

(Fosteri Holly, Topal Holly)

Comprising naturally occurring hybrids of the eastern North American natives Dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) and American holly (I. opaca), Foster hollies typically form a small, pyramidal, evergreen tree. They bear elegant slender glossy leaves with spiny tips. Plants are dioecious, producing only male or female flowers. The small white clustered flowers are borne in the leaf axils of the current year's growth. The round bright red berries occur only on female plants. The handsome...

(Dixie Flame™ Holly, Topal Holly)

The outstanding holly, Dixie Flame™, is notable for its neat pyramidal habit and heavy yields of vibrant red berries that appear in fall and are maintained into winter. The tough, attractive topal holly is a naturally occurring hybrid between Ilex cassine and Ilex opaca. Both parent plants of this small, vigorous evergreen tree are native to the eastern United States.

Its lustrous oval leaves are pale to medium green and have spiny teeth towards the tips. Like allo hollies,...

(Marilyn Topal Holly, Topal Holly)

The tough, attractive topal holly is a hybrid between dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) and American holly (I. opaca). The parent plants of this evergreen tree are native to the eastern United States. 'Marilyn' was selected and named by Buddy Hubbuch in honor of his wife. Hubbuch was the first horticulturist at Clermont, Kentucky's Bernheim Arboretum. It is a vigorous, dense holly with a pyramidal habit when mature.

Its lustrous medium to deep green oval leaves have small spiny teeth...

(Savannah Holly, Topal Holly)

The tough topal holly ‘Savannah’ is more loosely branched and has a slightly more columnar shape than standard Ilex x attenuata. It is most admired for the masses of red berries it produces and its rapid growth.

The tough, attractive topal holly is a naturally occurring hybrid between Ilex cassine (dahoon holly) and Ilex opaca, (American Holly). The parent plants of this small, evergreen tree are native to the eastern United States. It is a vigorous dense holly with...

(Sunny Foster Holly, Topal Holly)

In 1964, William F. Kosar, a plant breeder at the U.S. National Arboretum, discovered ‘Sunny Foster’ as a chance sport of Ilex x attenuata 'Foster No. 2.’ It has variegated deep green leaves that are mottled with pale yellow. The small tree has loose branches and a narrow pyramidal habit.

The tough, attractive topal holly is a naturally occurring hybrid between Ilex cassine (dahoon holly) and Ilex opaca, (American Holly). The parent plants of this small, evergreen...

(Blue Holly)

A hardy hybrid of English holly, Ilex x meserveae is a medium-sized broadleaf evergreen shrub that is prized and much used for its glossy spiny foliage and bright red (or yellow) berries. Produced only on female cultivars, the berries ripen in late summer and persist well into winter. A male cultivar is required for pollination.

These shrubs prefer full to partial sun and moist, well drained, acid soil. They also appreciate a site sheltered from strong wind. They can be used as specimen plants,...

(Blue Angel Holly, Blue Holly)

One in a recently introduced series of cold-hardy hybrids of English holly, 'Blue Angel' is a medium-sized spreading broadleaf evergreen shrub that is prized and much used for its glossy spiny blue-green leaves and bright red fruits. The purplish green stems are also attractive. Inconspicuous white flowers in spring give rise to small round berries that ripen red in fall and persist through much of winter. They are often consumed in late winter by hungry birds. A related male holly such as 'Blue...

(Blue Boy Holly, Blue Holly)

One of the earliest in a series of cold-hardy hybrids of English holly, 'Blue Boy' is a medium-sized spreading broadleaf evergreen shrub that is prized and much used for its glossy spiny blue-green leaves. The purplish-green ribbed stems are also attractive. Inconspicuous white flowers open in late spring, providing the pollen necessary for the fruiting of related female hollies such as 'Blue Girl.'

This hybrid holly prefers full to partial sun and moist, well drained, acid soil. It also appreciates...