Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua)

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Featured
Resistances
Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant
Suitable Locations
Bog gardening
Soil pH Preferences
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0), Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5), Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Uses
Provides winter interest, Will Naturalize, Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant
Birds
Flower Color
a beautiful orange red until it ripens and the birds devour it., Other: The fruit is the main feature, White, Yellow
Flower Time
Spring
Flowers
Blooms on old wood, Inconspicuous
Fruit
Edible to birds, Showy
Leaves
Deciduous
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Miscellaneous
Dioecious
Plant Habit
Shrub, Tree
Plant Height
20 to 30 feet
Plant Spread
10 to 15
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Tip, Layering
Awards and Recognitions
Texas Superstar®
Propagation: Seeds
Suitable for wintersowing
Detailed Information

Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua) is native to the **southeastern United States**.

Specifically, its range extends from:

* **East:** Virginia down to Florida
* **West:** Texas
* **North:** Illinois

It’s most commonly found in bottomlands, along streams, and in swampy areas within this region.