DAHOON HOLLY

Ilex cassine

20 to 40 feet

Medium rate of growth   

Full sun to partial shade

Cold hardy

Fair salt tolerance         

Prefers moist acid soil; will become drought tolerant in sandy soil

An erect evergreen tree with a narrow crown and glossy, leathery leaves.

Female trees produce red berries late summer through winter.

Requires a male tree nearby to produce berries.

Excellent wildlife attractor.