Evergreen Tree – Dahoon Holly

Dahoon Holly 

Botanical name: ilex cassine 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 20-30 ft in height with an 8-12 ft spread 

Hardy zone: 7-11 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: prune during the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: background planting, border/privacy 

Special features: deer resistant, shade tolerant, flood tolerant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: clay, loam 

Companion plants: swamp milkweed, sweetbay magnolia, cardinal flower 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no