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Ilex x attenuata 'Eagleston' - Eagleston Holly from Mortellaros
Eagleston Holly
Ilex x attenuata 'Eagleston'
Eagleston Holly (Ilex × attenuata 'Eagleston') is a hybrid evergreen holly tree known for its dense growth, pyramidal shape, and vibrant red berries in the fall and winter. A cross between American holly and Dahoon holly, Eagleston combines the best traits of both, offering year-round structure and seasonal interest. It is often used as a screening tree, formal specimen, or accent tree in residential and commercial landscapes.
This holly performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, though it is adaptable to alkaline conditions. Eagleston Holly is moderately drought-tolerant once established, and while not commonly browsed by deer, very young plants may require protection. As with most hollies, the female plants produce berries only if a male holly is nearby for pollination—however, most Eagleston trees available for sale are self-fertile.
It typically grows to a mature height of 20 to 30 feet and spreads 10 to 15 feet, making it ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, or corner specimens. When used as a hedge, space trees 8 to 12 feet apart. Its dense branching and gray-green leaves provide strong visual appeal even outside the berry season, and light pruning can enhance shape and density.
In USDA Zones 7–9, Eagleston Holly is cold hardy and performs well throughout most of Texas, though protection from drying winter winds is beneficial for young trees. It responds well to light shaping in winter or early spring, and mulching helps retain moisture and protect shallow roots during extremes.
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Evergreen privacy hedge |
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Bright winter berries |
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Pyramidal, low maintenance form |
Flower Color:Creamy-White
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Height:20-30 ft
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Spread:10-15 ft
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Spacing:8-12 ft
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USDA Hardiness Zone 7a
Available Sizes:
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Description |
| HOL-EAG-15 |
#015 HOLLY, EAGLESTON |
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Deer Tolerance
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Exposure
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Full Sun |
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Full Sun to Part Shade |
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Habit
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Soil pH Preference
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Water Needs
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Tolerates Poor Drainage
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