Native Plants

Deciduous Holly

Ilex decidua
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit

This is a small, deciduous tree or shrub with pale gray, twiggy, horizontal branches and glossy, dark green leaves that yellow in late autumn. Flowers precede the red berries that provide winter color and forage for birds and other wildlife. Also called Possumhaw, Swamp Holly, and Winterberry, this perennial grows 15 to 30 feet tall in full sun to partial shade, and in moist sands, clays, or loams.

May Attract

Deciduous Holly is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Joshua's Native Plants

502 West 18th Street, Houston, TX 77008

(713) 869-6911

Houston Audubon Natives Nursery

440 Wilchester Blvd, Houston, TX 77079

(713) 932-1639

Buchanan's Native Plants

611 East 11th Street, Houston, TX 77008

(713) 861-5702

Enchanted Forest

10611 FM 2759, Richmond, TX 77469

(281) 937-9449

Morning Star Prairie Plants

21107 Pecan Bend Rd, Damon, TX 77430

(713) 446-2509

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Native Gardeners

3300 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76012

Redenta's Garden Shop

2001 Skillman Street, Dallas, TX 75206

(214) 823-9421

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Local resources
Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Houston Audubon Society.
440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, TX 77079
| info@houstonaudubon.org
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+7

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