possumhaw holly
known for presenting a constellation of bright red berries all winter long, this deciduous shrub thrives in sun to part shade
plant details
possumhaw holly
identification
latin name: Ilex decidua
usda code: ILDE
alternative name(s): Deciduous holly, Prairie holly, Swamp holly, Deciduous yaupon, Winterberry
classification
ecotopes class: understory
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: large – 12+ ft
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun – part-sun
color signature: red berries persisting through winter
native range
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