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Sand holly, Carolina holly
Ilex ambigua
Aquifoliaceae
 

Copyright by: Lilly Anderson-Messec via her Instagram account @lilliumbyrd.

Dimensions: A shrub or small tree to about 20 feet in height.

Plant Map Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.

 Map of suggested ZIP codes from South Florida north to southern Brevard, Osceola, Polk, and Pasco counties.

Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade.

Wildlife and Ecology: Provides significant food and cover for wildlife. Attracts pollinators.

References: Schaefer & Tanner 1997

Comments: We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.


Copyright by: Lilly Anderson-Messec via her Instagram account @lilliumbyrd.

Copyright by: Lilly Anderson-Messec via her Instagram account @lilliumbyrd.

Copyright by: Lilly Anderson-Messec via her Instagram account @lilliumbyrd.


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