Ilex myrtifolia

Myrtle Holly, Myrtle Dahoon

Family: Aquifoliaceae Holly


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, woodland garden
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red, yellow
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive