Maackia amurensis red Although the native holly does

Although the native holly does indeed produce the classic crop of red holly berries

followed by an eye-catching crop of small

the nearly black branches amplifying this dark hue

oval foliage as flowers fade

Prune in late winter early spring if needed

Maackia amurensis red Although the native holly doesAn attractive, broadly round tree bearing ash like, handsome, dark green leaves. In late spring fragrant, white, pea like flowers are borne in erect, narrow, spike like clusters followed by decorative flat seed pods. On older trees the coppery bronze bark exfoliates beautifully creating year round interest. Closely related to the larger yellowwood. H5