Shrubs or rarely trees to 15 ft. in height with pubescent, leathery leaves. Greenish-white, axillary flowers are followed by velvet-red, pea-sized, persistent fruits.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration:Perennial Habit:Shrub Leaf: Green Fruit: Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC Native Distribution: Coastal plain from NC to LA Native Habitat: Sandy swamps; wet woods; stream banks USDA Native Status:L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium Light Requirement: Part Shade Soil Moisture: Wet CaCO3 Tolerance: Low Soil Description: Moist to wet, sandy to clay soils. Conditions Comments: You must have both a male and female plant to have berries. The male must be the same species as the female and bloom at the same time. Because hollies are such popular landscape plants, it may be worth the risk to plant a female and hope there is a male nearby.
