| Botanical Name | Ilex x attenuata ‘Eagleston’ |
| Description | Prized for soft, lime-green foliage, this "Full to Ground" version provides a superior sound and sight barrier. It handles Southeast Texas heat with ease. In local clay, plant in a wide, shallow hole to ensure proper drainage and root health. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 15-20 feet tall x 10-12 feet wide |
| Water | Moderate; deep watering is required during the first two years. Once established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support berry production and foliage density. |
| Pruning | Naturally pyramidal; can be sheared for formal height control or as a tall square hedge. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Ilex x attenuata ‘Eagleston’ |
| Description | Prized for soft, lime-green foliage, this "Full to Ground" version provides a superior sound and sight barrier. It handles Southeast Texas heat with ease. In local clay, plant in a wide, shallow hole to ensure proper drainage and root health. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 15-20 feet tall x 10-12 feet wide |
| Water | Moderate; deep watering is required during the first two years. Once established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support berry production and foliage density. |
| Pruning | Naturally pyramidal; can be sheared for formal height control or as a tall square hedge. |
| Deer Resistance | High |