Leea Species, Hawaiian Holly, West Indian Holly
Leeaguineensis

Family: Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Leea (LEE-uh)
Species: guineensis (gin-ee-EN-sis)

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible