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Possumhaw

Ilex Decidua

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Overview

Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) is a deciduous holly, prized for its vivid red berries and finely toothed green leaves that turn yellow in fall. This dioecious shrub reaches up to 15-30 feet tall, prefers full sun to part shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Its stunning winter berries provide striking contrast, attract wildlife, and create eye-catching focal points in residential or commercial landscapes. Zone: 5-9. Spread: 12-15 feet.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type Shrub

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — white flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 7–15 Ft.
Mature width: 6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Aquifoliaceae

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Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — Possumhaw thrives in well-drained sites and can even tolerate periods of drought once established; prized for its vivid, image 59

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — and measure about 1 to 3 inches long; shrub with white blooms

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — or red before falling in autumn.<br><br>In spring; these berries offer an important food source for birds and other, image 65

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — which are followed by bright red to orange berries persisting throughout fall and into the winter months

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — upright form is accentuated by slender; it prefers full sun to partial shade exposure, image 57

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — prefers full sun to part shade

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — These berries offer an important food source for birds and other wildlife during the colder seasons; or red before falling in

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — Its stunning winter berries provide striking contrast; this versatile shrub or small tree typically grows to a height of, image 53

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — grey to reddish-brown branches.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — small white flowers blossom; this dioecious shrub reaches up to 15-30 feet tall

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — This dioecious shrub reaches up to 15-30 feet tall; small white flowers blossom

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — prefers full sun to part shade; possumhaw (Ilex decidua) is a deciduous holly

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — This plant offers a vibrant visual display for the client's garden

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — or red before falling in autumn.<br><br>In spring; these berries offer an important food source for birds and other wildlife during

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — and measure about 1 to 3 inches long; shrub with white blooms, image 62

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure; upright form is accentuated by slender, image 60

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — white flowers in the garden; the Possumhaw, scientifically known as Ilex decidua, is a deciduous holly native to the, image 70

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — white flowers in the garden; the Possumhaw, scientifically known as Ilex decidua, is a deciduous holly native to the southern United

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — which helps in the production of its bountiful fruits.<br><br>The leaves of the Possumhaw are simple; from green in the growing

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — These berries offer an important food source for birds and other wildlife during the colder seasons; or red before, image 68

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — which are followed by bright red to orange berries persisting throughout fall and into the winter months; grey to, image 67

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — upright form is accentuated by slender; it prefers full sun to partial shade exposure

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure; upright form is accentuated by slender

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — grey to reddish-brown branches.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions; which are followed by bright red to orange berries

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Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
James H. Miller & Ted Bodner, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Rob Routledge , Sault College, Bugwood.org, CC BY 3.0 us · source
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David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
DC Gardens, CC BY 2.0 · source

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