Possumhaw Holly

Ilex decidua

Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua) is a medium-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 7-15 ft × 5-12 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect green and white blooms in spring. It attracts bees, butterflies and pollinators, stands up well to fire and wet soil.

USDA zones

5-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

7-15 ft × 5-12 ft

Spacing

3 feet-6 feet

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry, Occasionally-wet

Foliage

Green

Bloom color

Green, White

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Songbirds

Tough against

Fire, Wet soil

Native to

Southeastern and central United States