It is an upright shrub or small tree with a spreading, rounded crown that typically grows 7 to 15 feet tall in cultivation (to 30 feet in the wild). Its bark is gray-brown and smooth with occasional warts. The fruits attract birds, deer and a variety of small mammals (including opossums, as the common name suggests).

Ilex decidua (meadow holly, also called "possumhaw", "deciduous holly" or "swamp holly") is a species of holly native to the United States.

Ilex decidua is a Missouri native, deciduous holly that is commonly called possum haw. It occurs on limestone glades and bluffs, along streams in wet woods, and in lowland valleys, sloughs and swamps.

Ilex decidua (Possumhaw) is a large multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub of spreading, rounded habit with rich silver-gray, twiggy, horizontal branches bearing lustrous, oval, toothed, dark green leaves, 2-3 in. long (5-7 cm). They turn purplish green …

Possumhaw holly, scientifically known as Ilex decidua, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States. Commonly called possumhaw, swamp holly, or possumhaw holly, this versatile plant adds year-round beauty to landscapes …

SPECIES: Ilex decidua GENERAL BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Possumhaw is a native, large shrub or small tree. The average maximum height at maturity is 33 feet (10 m) [8, 10, 42]. The bark is smooth or slightly roughened [10, 30]. The fruit is a four- to seven-seeded berry [3].

Aug 2, 2024 · Deciduous holly, known scientifically as Ilex decidua, is a versatile shrub that adds beauty and structure to any landscape. Native to the eastern United States, this shrub is praised for its stunning fall foliage, attractive berries, and its adaptability to various soil types.

Jan 1, 2024 · The Possumhaw Holly, or "Ilex decidua", is a deciduous shrub known for its impressive display of bright red berries during the winter months.

This native North American tree is often seen as a spreading 8 to 10-foot-high shrub but can also become a 20-foot-tall tree when planted in partial shade (Fig. 1). Although the two to three-inch-long, dark green leaves are deciduous they do not present any appreciable fall color change.

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Fruit/seeds for birds. Leaves alternate, elliptical to ovate with crenate margins. Small greenish white flowers with four to five petals. Bright red berries that persist in winter. Bark is grayish silver. Fruits have low toxicity if consumed. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade. Moist. Well-drained.