Ilex x attenuata: Country Or Region Of Origin
Southeastern U.S.A.
Plant Profile: Ilex x attenuata
Taxonomy: Ilex x attenuataNames
Topal Holly
Phonetic Spelling:
Genus:Ilex
Species:attenuata
Family:Aquifoliaceae
Topal Holly is a hybrid species that occurs naturally in the southeastern United States. It is derived from two parent plants: Ilex cassine, commonly known as Dahoon, and Ilex opaca, or American Holly.
Ilex x attenuata Feature Summary
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Tags
#evergreen
#small tree
#wildlife plant
#winter interest
#hedges
#foundation planting
#red fruits
#evergreen shrub
#evergreen tree
#food source winter
#small group plantings
#bird friendly
#food source soft mast fruit
#screen
#fruits winter
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Ilex x attenuata Feature Summary
Attributes
Southeastern U.S.A.
Birds are attracted to the fruit.
Woody
Fruit
Red fruits persist through winter and provide interest.
Red/Burgundy
Winter
Leaves
Spiny, simple, elliptic to obovate 3" long. Evergreen leaves provide winter interest.
Broadleaf Evergreen
Green
Elliptical
Lanceolate
Obovate
Oblanceolate
1-3 inches
Prickly
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowers
White
Green
Insignificant
Stem
Landscape
Winter Garden
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Screen/Privacy
Small groups
Specimen
Small Tree
Songbirds
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Ilex x attenuata Attributes
Ilex x attenuata: Wildlife Value
Birds are attracted to the fruit.
Ilex x attenuata: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Ilex x attenuata Fruit
Ilex x attenuata: Fruit Description
Red fruits persist through winter and provide interest.
Ilex x attenuata: Fruit Color
Red/Burgundy
Ilex x attenuata: Fruit Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Ilex x attenuata: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Ilex x attenuata Leaves
Ilex x attenuata: Leaf Description
Spiny, simple, elliptic to obovate 3" long. Evergreen leaves provide winter interest.
Ilex x attenuata: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Ilex x attenuata: Leaf Color
Green
Ilex x attenuata: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Ilex x attenuata: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Ilex x attenuata: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Ilex x attenuata: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Ilex x attenuata Whole Plant Traits
Ilex x attenuata: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Ilex x attenuata: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Ilex x attenuata Flowers
Ilex x attenuata: Flower Color
Green
White
Ilex x attenuata: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Ilex x attenuata Stem
Ilex x attenuata: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Ilex x attenuata Landscape
Ilex x attenuata: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Ilex x attenuata: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Ilex x attenuata: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
