Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

Krug's holly

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Ilex krugiana

Family:

Aquifoliaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

tree

Size:

20-30 (55) ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

white

Fruit Color:

Black

Phenology:

Evergreen. Dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Blooms spring. Fruits ripen in fall.

Noted For:

Interesting Foliage

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Specimen tree or understory tree.

Considerations:

Availability:

Native Nurseries

Propagation:

Can be grown from de-pulped seed after the fruit is fully ripe. Clean and plant right away; the seeds do not store well. Plant in a container with at least 2" of soil. Sprinkle soil to just cover the seeds. Place in partial shade. (IRC)

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Usually moist, occasional inundation ---to--- Short very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Lime Rock

Soil pH:

Calcareous (high pH)

Suitable to Grow In:

10A,10B,11

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Birds

Bees pollinate flowers. 

Fruits are eaten by birds.

Native Habitats:

Rockland hammock, pine rockland. Disturbed areas.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

Listed as Threatened in Florida.  Please acquire only from appropriately licensed sources.