Holly, Possumhaw
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Botanical Name
Ilex decidua
Plant Type
Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs
Plant Height Min
12ft
Plant Height Max
20ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Fall
Seasonal Feature
Fruit
Plant Color
Red
Plant Spread Min
12ft
Plant Spread Max
12ft
Water Needs
Medium
Seasonal Interest To
Winter
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Large multi-stemmed, shade tolerant shrub; red berries on female plants attract birds in winter; tolerates poor drainage; similar to Yaupon Holly but loses its leaves in winter; prune for shape if needed