Plot & PetalEast Palatka Holly
Ilex x attenuata 'East Palatka'
- Florida-Origin Hybrid
- Female Cultivar (Heavy Berries)
Safety
NC State Extension states directly for this exact cultivar: 'Minor toxicity. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or other illness in humans,' with saponins in the fruit as the toxic principle. This is a direct match to the catalog's own entry, the strongest possible sourcing level, and it's the third independently confirmed toxic Ilex species/hybrid in this catalog (alongside American Holly and Chinese/Burford Holly), making a consistent genus-wide case.
Poison control
If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.
Quick facts
- Mature size
35-40 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide (NC State Extension).
Full field manual in the app
Step-by-step care
The numbered steps for caring for this plant, where we have them.
Why each step works
The reasons behind the steps, where we have them.
Problems and fixes
What can go wrong with this plant and what to do about it, where we have them.
Soil, feeding and pruning
How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.