Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Lifespan
Woody
Flower
Small, 4-parted, radial, axillary, dull-white flowers in spring that are 0.2-0.3 in. Male and female flowers are on different plants (dioecious). Fragrant but not showy.
Fruit
1/3 inch fruits are bright to dull-red and berry-like. They are produced on female plants. Fruits persist into winter.
Bees
Birds
Pollinators
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
Order
Aquifoliales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Genus
Ilex
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