Ilex decidua 'Finch's Golden'

Also Known As

Ilex decidua 'Finch's Gold'
Deciduous Holly
Finch's Gold Possumhaw Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ilex decidua 'Finch's Golden' plant details

Ilex decidua 'Finch's Golden' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex decidua 'Finch's Golden'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex decidua 'Finch's Golden'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden yellow berries cover the stems of this wonderful selection of native deciduous holly from fall through spring (if the birds don't get them all!). Possumhaw Holly is a large growing deciduous shrub or small tree, has few if any pests or diseases and is quite tolerant of growing conditions.