Common Name Type Family Native Range Zone Height Spread Bloom Time Bloom Description Sun Water Maintenance Suggested Use Flower Attracts Other Tolerate |
possumhaw Deciduous shrub Aquifoliaceae Southeastern and central United States 5 to 9 7.00 to 15.00 feet 5.00 to 12.00 feet May Dull white Full sun to part shade Medium Low Rain Garden Insignificant Birds Winter Interest Clay Soil, Air Pollution |
Easily grown in average, medium moisture soil in full sun to part shade. Adaptable to both light and heavy soils, but prefers moist, acidic, organic soils. Some tolerance for wet conditions. Plants of this species are mostly dioecious (separate male and female plants), but some plants have perfect flowers (complete flowers with functioning stamens and pistils). For best show of berries, plant female plants, with at least one male plant to insure that pollination will take place. Prune to shape in early spring just before new growth begins. |
Information on this page is generally from Missouri Botanical Gardens, Dave’s Garden, All things Plants or Texas Superstar |
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