Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Max Height
15-20 Ft.
Price
$89.95

Dahoon Holly is one of the most attractive native trees for Florida. It is a small to medium sized tree that gets covered in red berries in the winter months. These berries attract birds . Dahoon Holly can also be planted in wetter areas since they are naturally found in swamps.

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How to care for Dahoon Holly

Light. Full sun to partial shade. The crown grows fuller in full sun.

Water. Water regularly until established. It does best in moist soil and handles wet spots well. On dry sites it needs irrigation and grows a thinner crown.

Soil and feeding. It grows in sand, loam or clay, acidic or slightly alkaline. It grows best in rich, organic soil.

Size. Usually 15–20 ft tall in a garden setting. Over many years it can reach 20–30 ft, with an 8–12 ft spread.

Pruning. Needs little pruning to form a strong, well-shaped tree. It also works as a hedge or screen.

Problems to watch. No major pests or diseases. Twig galls and mites on trees in dry sites turn up at times.

Good to know. A Florida native. Male and female flowers grow on separate trees, so berries need a female plant with a male nearby. Songbirds eat the fruit. It tolerates some salty wind.