| Common Name | Possumhaw Winterberry |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus | Ilex |
| Species | Decidua |
| Origin | North America |
| Blooming | Small white flowers in late spring/early summer |
| Leaf Color | Green turning orange-red, bare in winter |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Peat or loam based with organic matter.
Keep moist during establishment and active growth; drought tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.
Full sun for maximum berry production; tolerates partial shade but may reduce flowering.
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.
Prune after leaf drop or late winter to shape; remove dead wood timely.
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