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Foster's Holly

Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri'

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Overview

Foster's Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Fosteri') is a hardy evergreen shrub showcasing deep green, glossy leaves with sharp spines. Reaching 15-20 feet in height and 10-15 feet in width, it forms a conical shape, ideal for hedges or focal points. This cold-resistant cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions. Small white flowers give way to bright red berries, adding winter interest.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — Throughout the winter months

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — reaching an approximate mature size of 15 to 25 feet in height with a spread of 10 to 15 feet

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — scientifically known as Ilex √ó meserveae 'Fosteri'

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — Reaching 15-20 feet in height and 10-15 feet in width

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — This cold-resistant cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — glossy leaves with sharp spines

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — a cross between the English holly and the Tsuru holly

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — Throughout the winter months

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — reaching an approximate mature size of 15 to 25 feet in height with a spread of 10 to 15 feet

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — scientifically known as Ilex √ó meserveae 'Fosteri'

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — Reaching 15-20 feet in height and 10-15 feet in width

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — This cold-resistant cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — glossy leaves with sharp spines

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — a cross between the English holly and the Tsuru holly

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — dark green leaves with spiny margins that create a striking texture in the garden year-round

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — ideal for hedges or focal points

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — Small white flowers give way to bright red berries, adding winter interest

Foster's Holly (Ilex X Meserveae 'Fosteri') — Foster's Holly (Ilex x meserveae 'Fosteri') is a hardy evergreen shrub showcasing deep green

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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