Ilex decidua (Possumhaw Holly) Size:5 gal female beneficial insects

beneficial insects

part sun Bloom color Pink

red or purple whisker-like stamens that extend well beyond the petals

butterflies Host plant Skipper and Satyr butterflies

such as hummingbirds

Ilex decidua (Possumhaw Holly) Size:5 gal female beneficial insectsLooking 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