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 5–9

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) is a deciduous holly

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

Family: Aquifoliaceae

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Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) is a deciduous holly; prefers full sun to part shade, image 49

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — prized for its vivid red berries and finely toothed green leaves that turn yellow in fall; possumhaw thrives in, image 50

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — This dioecious shrub reaches up to 15-30 feet tall; small white flowers blossom, image 51

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — prefers full sun to part shade; possumhaw (Ilex decidua) is a deciduous holly, image 52

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) — and create eye-catching focal points in residential or commercial landscapes; they exhibit a glossy surface and take on, image 54

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — The Possumhaw, scientifically known as Ilex decidua, is a deciduous holly native to the southern United States; white, image 55

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — This versatile shrub or small tree typically grows to a height of 15 to 30 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet; its, image 56

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

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — grey to reddish-brown branches.<br><br>Adaptable to a variety of soil conditions; which are followed by bright red to, image 58

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

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, image 61

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

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — They exhibit a glossy surface and take on a stunning variety of colors through the seasons; and create eye-catching, image 63

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — from green in the growing season to yellow; which helps in the production of its bountiful fruits.<br><br>The leaves of, image 64

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) — small white flowers blossom; this dioecious shrub reaches up to 15-30 feet tall, image 66

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

Possumhaw (Ilex Decidua) — This plant offers a vibrant visual display for the client's garden; shrub for full or half, image 69

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) — shrub with white blooms; and measure about 1 to 3 inches long, image 71

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