Dahoon Holly

Dahoon Holly

Scientific Name

Ilex cassine

Geographical Considerations

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Hardiness Zones

7a to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

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

DroughtTolerance

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

Flower Month

  • March
  • April
  • May

Flower Color

  • White
  • Cream

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

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

UF IFAS Ext FFL