Ilex decidua 'Warren's Red'

Also Known As

Ilex decidua 'Warrens Red'
Deciduous Holly
Female Possumhaw Holly
Warren's Red Possumhaw Holly

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ilex decidua 'Warren's Red' plant details

Ilex decidua 'Warren's Red' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - 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 'Warren's Red'

Plant type: shrub or tree
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 'Warren's Red'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In the informal border or at the woods? edge, this large shrub/small tree makes a fine show with its good crop of lustrous scarlet berries during fall and into winter; evidently, the opossums enjoy them! S/M

By: Forestfarm

The leaves of this deciduous holly are a dark and lustrous green, and the larger than average bright red winter berries appear in profusion. Also considered more winter hardy than others and may well move one zone higher than listed. Grows full sized 8-10' in ten years, and old plants may reach 20' tall or more. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America.

By: Fantastic Plants

Loads of glossy, bright red berries are held on this 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.