Possumhaw Holly
Ilex decidua
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Possumhaw Holly grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers adaptable, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Possumhaw Holly
Possumhaw Holly growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Adaptable, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Possumhaw Holly as May require extended warm and cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years to fruiting from seed.
Plant Overview
Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua) is listed in the Aquifoliaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial deciduous shrub or small tree life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0328
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous shrub or small tree
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Possumhaw Holly is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Adaptable, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Adaptable, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is may require extended warm and cold stratification. Planting-depth guidance: 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years to fruiting from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- May require extended warm and cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years to fruiting from seed
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Berries can be toxic if ingested
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.