Accepted Symbol
ILAM2
Symbol
ILAM2
Scientific Name
Ilex Amelanchier
Common Name
Sarvis Holly
Category
Dicot
Genus
Ilex
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Family Symbol
AQUIFO
Family Common Name
Holly Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring
Bloat
None
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter
Moderate
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Multiple Stem
Growth Rate
Slow
Height At Base Age
16
Maximum Feet
16
Height
No
Mature Feet
No
Known Allelopath
Long
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
Yes
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
Slight
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Anaerobic Tolerance
Low
Caco3 Tolerance
Low
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Fertility Requirement
Low
Fire Tolerance
Medium
Frost Free Days
200
Hedge Tolerance
Medium
Moisture Use
Medium
Ph Minimum
3.5
Ph Maximum
6.5
Planting Density Per Acre
1746
Maximum
3450
Precipitation Minimum
45
Precipitation Maximum
60
Root Depth
12
Minimum Inches
None
Salinity Tolerance
Tolerant
Shade Tolerance
12
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Mid Spring
Commercial Availability
Routinely Available
Fruit Seed Abundance
Medium
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
No
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seed Spread Rate
Slow
Seedling Vigor
Medium
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
None
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Browse Animal
Medium
Palatable Graze Animal
Medium
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
