At the end of May, six Ilex x attenuata “Longwood Gold” were planted between the rear of the Lois Forrest Nature Center and Rushmore Building 64 on the Medford Campus. This tree is a natural hybrid of two North American species of holly. Longwood Gold is from seed collected at the Morris Arboretum. It has dark green leathery foliage that doesn’t fade during the winter, providing a contrast for the vivid yellow berries. This holly has superior cold tolerance.
This group of trees will provide good screening, in addition to food and shelter for native wildlife.
Jane K. Weston
