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Possumhaw Holly Seeds (Ilex decidua) – Deciduous Holly with Winter Berries

Possumhaw Holly Seeds (Ilex decidua) – Deciduous Holly with Winter Berries

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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.

Sow in moist, well-drained soil and lightly cover.

Keep soil consistently moist. Germination may take several weeks due to natural dormancy.

How to Grow

Plant in full sun to partial shade.

Water regularly during establishment.

Once established, it is tolerant of drought and occasional flooding.

Minimal pruning is required.

Tips

Requires male and female plants for berries.

Excellent winter ornamental.

Attracts birds.

Suitable for native landscapes.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Deciduous

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Possumhaw Holly Seeds (Ilex decidua) – Deciduous Holly with Winter Berries
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Deciduous Shrub

Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua) is a native deciduous holly valued for its outstanding winter berry display. It is commonly planted for ornamental use and wildlife support, as birds feed on the berries during winter months. A male plant nearby improves berry production.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Small

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

300–600 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

No

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

180–240 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000100068