Foster Holly Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Foster Holly is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves that grow very densely. It has bright red berries and will increase from 15-25 feet or more with proper care. This plant will grow in USDA Zones 6-9 and prefers to be in locations with cool to cold climates. This shrub is not only handsome but also somewhat low maintenance.
Common Name |
Foster Holly
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Plant Type
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Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri'
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Genus
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Ilex
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Family
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Aquifoliaceae
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Order
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Aquifoliales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Foster Holly Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Foster Holly.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Foster Holly needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Foster Holly needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Foster Holly Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Foster Holly to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Foster Holly prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Foster Holly Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Foster Holly. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Foster Holly plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Foster Holly Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Foster Holly plant. |
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Maximum Height |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Spread |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Foster Holly toxic to pets? |
Yes
Foster Holly are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
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Foster Holly Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Foster Holly, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
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Foster Holly Native Region |
Find out where the Foster Holly plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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