Ilex brandegeeana
Ilex brandegeeana
- Native to:
- El Salvador | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © huracan (iNaturalist #38030230)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aquifoliaceae
- Genus:
- Ilex
- Species:
- Ilex brandegeeana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat
Propagation & Germination
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring.