Ilex decidua ~ Deciduous Holly, Passumhaw flowering though cross-pollination can increase yield

though cross-pollination can increase yield

Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit

and  botrytis

COMPANION PLANTS: Spiraea

Ilex decidua ~ Deciduous Holly, Passumhaw flowering though cross-pollination can increase yieldDeciduous Holly is an upright spreading native deciduous shrub with a rounded crown. Its narrow, glossy dark green leaves that turn dull purple or yellow in fall. If pollinated, female flowers give way to orange red fruits in fall which lasts through winter. Grows best in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Needs both male and female plants to produce berries. Ilex decidua is a host for the Henry's Elfin butterfly, and supports the specialized