Ilex decidua 'Benton'

Possum Haw Holly, Deciduous Holly, Winterberry

Family: Aquifoliaceae Holly


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, specimen
Height 20' to 25' / 6.00m to 7.60m
Spread 20' to 25' / 6.00m to 7.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Orange, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive