Description
Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Height: 7-15 feet
Spread: 5-12 feet
Native Range: Southeastern and Central US,
Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Height: 7-15 feet
Spread: 5-12 feet
Native Range: Southeastern and Central US,
Site Requirements:
Soil: adaptable
Water: medium
Sunlight needs: full sun to part shade
Tolerates: clay soil, air pollution
Landscape use: Rain garden
Brief Description: Easily grown in average medium moisture soils, with some tolerance for wet conditions. Dioecious, upright shrub with spreading rounded crown and glossy dark green leaves. Commonly called possum haw.
Wildlife Benefits: Fruits provide food source for wildlife
Possible Problems: No serious disease or insect problems, but occasional issues with elaf spot and powdery mildew.
Stand out Features: Female plants have small orange red berries that persist through winter.
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Additional information
| Common Name | possumhaw |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ilex decidua |
| Native Range | Southeastern and central United States |
| Zone | 5 to 9 |
| Height | 7.00 to 15.00 feet |
| Spread | 5.00 to 12.00 feet |
| Bloom Time | May |
| Bloom Description | Dull white |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Water | Medium |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Suggested Use | Rain Garden |
| Flower | Insignificant |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Tolerate | Clay Soil, Air Pollution |
| Other | Winter Interest |
