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
Plant Type
Perennials Shrubs Trees
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri'
Genus
Ilex
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Order
Aquifoliales
Class
Dicotyledons

Foster Holly Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Foster Holly.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
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.

Foster Holly Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Foster Holly to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 6 hours

Temperature

60°F to 75°F

Humidity Preference

Medium

Foster Holly prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%.

Foster Holly Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Foster Holly.

Suitability in pots

7L

Foster Holly plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L.

Soil type

clay loam sand
Soil Drainage
Well-Drainage

Soil PH

acid neutral

Foster Holly Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Foster Holly plant.

Maximum Height

360 Inches or 10 meters

Spread

180 Inches or 5 meters

Color

Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
Chili Red

Characteristics

Showy Evergreen

Is Foster Holly toxic to pets?

Yes

Foster Holly are poisonous to animals if ingested.

Garden Style

Formal Garden

Foster Holly Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Foster Holly, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

stem cutting

Flowering season

spring

Foster Holly Native Region

Find out where the Foster Holly plant originated.

Country

North America
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