Ilex decidua ~ Deciduous Holly, Passumhaw gift The shiny large broad leaves

The shiny large broad leaves are dark green and bluntly toothed with shades of yellow to red in fall

(3) Thamizhpparithi Maari

The panicles of tiny white flowers appear above the foliage in June and July

The skin is thick

from wet to moderately dry

Ilex decidua ~ Deciduous Holly, Passumhaw gift The shiny large broad leavesDeciduous Holly is an upright spreading native deciduous shrub with a rounded crown. Its narrow, glossy dark green leaves that turn dull purple or yellow in fall. If pollinated, female flowers give way to orange red fruits in fall which lasts through winter. Grows best in moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Needs both male and female plants to produce berries. Ilex decidua is a host for the Henry's Elfin butterfly, and supports the specialized