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Ilex mucronata

mountain holly (Nemopanthus mucronatus)

This striking holly has bright green leaves and red berries that migrating songbirds love. The lemon yellow fall foliage contrasts beautifully with the berries. Male and female individuals are needed to produce the berries.

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Height: 5-9 ft
Spread: 3-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-6


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Summer Fruit
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Host Plant
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Dioecious (fruits only on female plants)
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red Fruit


North American Distribution


mountain holly - Ilex mucronata from Native Plant Trust
(C) A. Haines 2019
mountain holly - Ilex mucronata from Native Plant Trust