Ilex decidua (Possumhaw Holly) erosion control white Bloom time Spring

white Bloom time Spring

5 ft Mature width 1

blue cupped leaves

and others Edible Yes

which extends the flowering season

Ilex decidua (Possumhaw Holly) erosion control white Bloom time SpringLooking for winter interest? Possumhaw Holly is an attractive deciduous shrub or small tree that flourishes in the winter. The interest is created by bright red berries that persist on the bare branches of the female plants. After the leaves drop, the plant becomes a berry explosion that takes your breath away. It is a bird magnet from winter through early spring. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun, part sun Bloom color