Possumhaw Holly

Companion Items/
Varieties

'Dwarf Yaupon Holly'

'Yaupon Holly'

'Foster Holly'

'Dazzler Holly'

'Nellie R. Stevens Holly'

'Dwarf Burford Holly'

Common Name:	Possumhaw Holly
Botanical Name:	*Ilex decidua*
Plant Type:	Ornamental Tree
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4
AHS Heat Zone:	9 to 3
Light Requirements:	Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage:	Low
Soil Type:	Well-Drained
Height:	15 ft.
Spread:	10 ft.
Season of Bloom:	April
Bloom Color:	White
Deciduous/Evergreen:	Deciduous
Native TX Plant:	Native
Wildlife Value:	Birds, Butterflies

The female possumhaw will add brilliant red color to the winter landscape with its showy berries. It is ideal as a specimen for a small area or as an accent with other plants. Its leaves are similar to yaupon holly. Birds and wildlife love the ripe berries.