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Ilex Species, Sarvis Holly, Serviceberry Holly, Swamp Holly

Ilexamelanchier

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Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ilex (EYE-leks)

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Species

amelanchier (am-uh-LAN-kee-er)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Textured

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Terry

Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2003 | positive

A native to the southeastern U.S. - rare, but not on any endangered lists that I'm aware of.

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