*Ilex ×attenuata ‘Fosteri’

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*Ilex ×attenuata ‘Fosteri’
FOSTER’S HOLLY
Aquifoliaceae

Location: map coordinates Q-16 (near southeast corner of Conrad Hall), N 39°11'8'' W 75°32'40''

Planting history: presently unknown.

Description:
  • evergreen tree
  • etymology: Ilex from the Latin name for holm oak/holly oak (Quercus ilex); attenuata = attenuated (long and narrow); ‘Fosteri’ for E. E. Foster of Alabama who developed this hybrid
  • hybrid of dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) and American holly (I. opaca)
  • leaf has 1-5 teeth on each side
  • polygamo-dioecious (separate male and female trees, with some perfect flowers); flowers small, whitish
  • fruit bright red berry-like drupe (stone fruit)
  • female tree can produce fruits without fertilization (unusual for hollies)
  • popular ornamental

*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)

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