Dahoon Holly (Ilex cassine)
Description: Erect growth habit with smooth, shiny deep-green leaves. not thorny. Female trees bear red berries in winter, which are excellent food for birds. Native.Size: Typically 20 feet
Location: Plant at least 20 feet from power lines, and 10-16 feet from your house. Require full sun to part shade. Well suited for wet areas.
Salt tolerance: Medium salt tolerance.
Watering: Water during planting and for one year thereafter (see watering schedule in the "Dig In Miami-Dade County"
booklet). Usually doesn't need additional watering after one year except during a long drought.
Fertilization: Do not fertilize until 6 months after planting. Call 305-248-3311 ext. 228 for fertilizing information specific to your tree.
Pruning: Remove tree stake after planting.
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