Dahoon Holly (Ilex cassine) Plant Details
Scientific Name
Ilex cassine
Bees Particularly Attractive To This Plant
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
7a to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Dahoon Holly grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Acid (4.5-6.5)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Trees - Medium
Plant Shape
- Round
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Dahoon Holly is Evergreen
Spread
15-20 feet
Height
20-30 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Inconspicuous
Flowering Month
- March
- April
- May
Flower Color
- White
- Cream
Additional Plant Information
White, spring flowers; provides pollen for bees and berries for variety of wildlife; does best in rich, organic soils; high wind resistance. Red or yellow fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds
