Ilex Species, Possum Haw, Deciduous Holly, Winterberry, Meadow Holly, Swamp Holly
Ilexdecidua
Synonym
Ilex
curtissii
Ilex
decidua var. curtissii
In January and February, one can see hundreds of these dotting the side of Airline Highway (a.k.a. Highway 61) between LaPlace and Gonzal...Read More
Easily grown, BUT berries only on female plants. Of 25 I planted, only 2 were girls!!! Will try softwood cuttings...
I saw this shrub at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden last week and offered great winter interest in the snowy landscape. Has anyone ever had s...Read More
Native possumhaw also grows quite well in our alkaline soils (developed on Cretaceous chalk) in NE Mississippi. Our 30+ acres of pasture...Read More
Our house came with two mature clumps along the back fence, probably volunteers. They are one of the best features of the back yard, wi...Read More
I always look forward to this time of year so I can see the lovely berries of these bushes along fence lines & woodland edges. There is a...Read More
A good native tree for the Deep South for winter color and to attract birds. It loses its leaves at the first hint of real cold (usually...Read More