Ilex Species, Sarvis Holly, Serviceberry Holly, Swamp Holly

Ilexamelanchier

Family
Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ilex (EYE-leks)
Species
amelanchier (am-uh-LAN-kee-er)
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
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Owings Mills, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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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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