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Dahoon Holly
(Ilex cassine) - Recommended

Dahoon Hollu tree

Yes
Special interest:
Red berries in winter
Growth Rate:
Slow
Height at Maturity:
25'
Width at Maturity:
12'
Grow Space:
Small, 10' from OHU
Soil Requirements:
Any, moist
Cold Hardiness:
Hardy
Evergreen/Deciduous:
Evergreen
Salt Tolerance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Comments:
Needs partial shade and moist conditions to thrive. A good urban tree under irrigated or moist conditions. Benefits from laying down mulch under entire drip line. Is susceptible to witches broom dieback.  Tools must be sterilized between plants. Both a male and female plant must be present in the landscape for berry production.  
Uses:
Buffer, specimen, samll shade, reforestation
Maintenance:
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