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