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Possumhaw Holly

March 9, 2019 by lubbock

 

Name: Possumhaw Holly
Height: 12-20′
Width/Spread: 12′
Light: Sun, Partial Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous: D
Seasonal Interest: December to February
Color/Feature: Red berries
Maintenance: Prune to shape or to raise canopy.
Botanical Name

& Comments:

Ilex decidua
Texas native, attractive seeds or fruit. Striking red berries on bare branches in winter.

 

Learn about other waterwise large shrubs and small trees for Lubbock County, compiled by Lubbock Master Gardener Association.

Filed Under: Plants, Resources Tagged With: deciduous, holly, ilex decidua, large shrubs, possumhaw holly, small trees, texas native plants, waterwise

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