The fruit are an attractive bright yellow.
'Longwood Gold' is a selection of Foster's holly (Ilex x attenuata), a hybrid between dahoon holly (I. cassine) and American holly (I. opaca), both of which are native to the Eastern U.S. A female cultivar, 'Longwood Gold' will generally receive sufficient pollination from nearby male American hollies during spring to provide ample fruit set.
Selected for its bright yellow fruit and outstanding cold hardiness, 'Longwood Gold' has proven to be an excellent performer in Pennsylvania. The leathery, dark green foliage fades very little during the winter and provides a pleasant contrast to the showy fruit. With its uncluttered, pyramidal form, 'Longwood Gold' stands out as a specimen and provides vertical interest in the garden. The dense foliage makes an ideal screen and provides shelter and food for wildlife during multiple seasons.
This large specimen shows a nice pyramidal form.
Common Names: 'Longwood Gold' Foster's holly
Botanical Name: Ilex x attenuata 'Longwood Gold'
Fruit: Yellow berry-like fruit in fall and winter
Size: 30 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide
Exposure: Sun or part shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist, acidic soil; avoid sites with standing water
Watering: Water regularly during establishment and drought conditions.
Planting: Plant in spring, 12 feet apart.
When to Prune: Though usually not required, can be pruned in winter if a dense, compact plant is desired.
In Your Landscape: Ideal as a specimen, screen or vertical accent.
(From Pennsylvania Gardener Volume I Issue VI. Photograhy by Barrett Wilson.)
