possumhaw holly

 

known for presenting a constellation of bright red berries all winter long, this deciduous shrub thrives in sun to part shade

 

all plantsunderstory

\\ possumhaw holly (ILDE)

\\ possumhaw holly (ILDE)

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

habit: tree –  shrub

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: full sun – part-sun

color signature: red berries persisting through winter 

native range