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Ilex decidua 'Pocahontas'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-7'
  • W: 5'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Ilex decidua 'Pocahontas' plant details

Ilex decidua 'Pocahontas' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex decidua 'Pocahontas'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: hedge, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex decidua 'Pocahontas'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The glossy dark green foliage of this 8-12' x 6', upright shrub turns yellow in fall as its scarlet berries develop for an early winter show. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Ilex decidua 'Pocahontas' plant

How to Grow Ilex decidua 'Pocahontas'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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