Possumhaw Holly

HOLLY, DECIDUOUS YAUPON (Possumhaw)

Ilex decidua (EYE-lex dee-SID-you-uh)

Height 20'

Spread 15'

Spacing 12'-15'

Deciduous – Sun/Shade

HABIT: Bushy growth if not trimmed, small leaves, red berries on bare branches all winter long – on female plants only. Male plants don't have berries but grow larger.

CULTURE: Easy, any soil, drought tolerant.

USES: Winter color, understory tree, specimen garden tree.

PROBLEMS: Suckers from base, buying male plants accidentally.

NOTES: Best to purchase when the berries can be seen on the plant. Native to southeastern USA to Texas.

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