Ilex cassine (Dahoon Holly)
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
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To 40' (typically 20' - 30') with 12' - 14' spread
Small tree which grows naturally with multi trunks but can be grown with a single trunk; oval to pyramidal shaped canopy
Full sun to partial shade
Tolerant of a wide range of soils; acidic to alkaline soils; clay or sandy soils
Grows best with adequate moisture; will tolerate flooding or drought
Zones 7 - 11
Parking lots, median strips, buffers
This tough native tree, with bright red berries, attracts wildlife and is a good choice for confined urban spaces where hardscape borders are of concern.