Common names:
Possumhaw Holly
Possum Haw Holly
Possumhaw
Deciduous Holly
Winterberry
Meadow Holly
Swamp Holly

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Malodorous
Fruit: Dehiscent
Pops open explosively when ripe
Flowers: Other
Flower Color: Mauve
Purple
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Flower Time: Summer
Inflorescence Type: Cyathium
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Espalier
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Groundcover
Flowering Tree
Edible Parts: Roots
Wildlife Attractant: Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Bulbs
Miscellaneous: Monoecious
Awards and Recognitions: Texas Superstar®
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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