Possumhaw, Possum Haw, Meadow Holly, Deciduous Holly, Swamp Holly Ilex decidua

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Botanical Name:

Ilex decidua

Family:

Aquifoliaceae

Genus:

Ilex

Species:

decidua

Common Name:

Possumhaw, Possum Haw, Meadow Holly, Deciduous Holly, Swamp Holly

Seeds Per Pound:

44,000

Quantity:

1.23 lb

Germination:

91%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

98%

Height:

8 - 10 feet

Collection Locale:

Louisiana

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 1.23 lb

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Ilex decidua

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Characteristics

Low PH

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 60 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: seedlings need shade for their first year , Sporadic germination will occur over a 2-3 year period.

In a Nutshell:

* Distinguishing features of this species are crenate leaf margins and fruiting pedicels that are 2–8 mm long. Its "distinctive leaf shape... is less variable than other species of holly". Leaves are obovate , simple, alternating, deciduous , and grow to 2.5-7.5 cm long. Drupe fruits are red (or rarely yellow), shiny, and globose (spherical, or nearly so), with a diameter of 4-8mm. The pulp is bitter; they contain 3-5 seeds and mature in autumn. Slender twigs are glabrous and silvery gray, with "numerous spur shoots", pointed lateral buds, and acuminate scales. Bark is "light brown to gray" in color and may be smooth or "warty and roughened". more...

* Grows as a shrub or small tree, light gray stems, shiny dark green leaves, fall color yellow, orange to scarlet quarter-inch fruits persisting until spring, native to southeast and south central U.S. more...

Wiki description:

[ edit ] Description Leaves of Ilex decidua Distinguishing features of this species are crenate leaf margins and fruiting pedicels that are 2–8 mm long. [ 1 ] Its "distinctive leaf shape... is less variable than other species of holly". [ 2 ] Leaves are obovate , [ 3 ] simple, alternating, deciduous , and grow to 2.5-7.5 cm long. [ 2 ] Drupe fruits are red (or rarely yellow), shiny, and globose (spherical, or nearly so), with a diameter of 4–8 mm. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The pulp is bitter; they contain 3-5 seeds and mature in autumn. [ 2 ] Slender twigs are glabrous and silvery gray, with "numerous spur shoots", pointed lateral buds, and acuminate scales. [ 2 ] Bark is "light brown to gray" in color and may be smooth or "warty and roughened". [ 2 ]

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Possumhaw, Possum Haw, Meadow Holly, Deciduous Holly, Swamp Holly Ilex decidua

Ilex decidua

Aquifoliaceae

Ilex

decidua

Possumhaw, Possum Haw, Meadow Holly, Deciduous Holly, Swamp Holly

Ilex decidua

Plant for Moist Soil

Shade Tolerant Plant

Wildlife Food

Drought Tolerant Plant

Bonsai

Plant with Winter Interest

Acid Loving Plant

Pollinator Attracting

Fall Color

Poisonous

Ornamental Fruit

Low PH