Ilex mucronata

The Mountain Holly, also commonly referred to as the Catberry, is the only native holly within Eastern North America. This species is a small to medium-sized, deciduous shrub which grows erect with ascending branches. Mountain Holly bark is smooth and ash-gray, whereas its twigs are reddish-purple to purplish-brown. Leaves produced are simple, light green and grow alternately along the branches. During the fall, leaves change to a deep yellow colour. During the spring, small, inconspicuous white to light green flowers bloom and give way to small red berries.

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Scientific Name: Ilex mucronata
Type: Shrub
Height: 3m
Spread:
Moisture Level: moist, wet
Light Conditions: full sun, part sun
Soil Conditions: sand, clay, loam, acidic
Zone (Hardiness of Canada): 3 to 6