Scientific Name
Ilex decidua

Common Name
Possumhaw

Hardiness Zones: 5-8


Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist to dry soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Loose; rounded; many horizontal and ascending branches
Height: 20 to 30'
Width: 7 to 15'
Leaf: 1.5 to 3" alternate, simple, dark green leaf; light yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: Small white flowers in spring; bright red-orange berries on female plants that persists into the winter
Comments: Native; usually pollinated by I. opaca; often suckers
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