Krug's holly
Ilex krugiana
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Krug's holly (Ilex krugiana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
120"–360" H × 96"–240" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees
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Evergreen tree with glossy, leathery dark green leaves and small white flowers in spring, producing black berries on female trees. Grows in coastal hardwood hammocks.
Wildlife value
Berries provide fall and winter food for birds, and the small white flowers attract bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Krug's holly need?
- Krug's holly grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Krug's holly bloom?
- Krug's holly blooms in March and April.
- Where is Krug's holly native?
- Krug's holly (Ilex krugiana) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Krug's holly attract?
- Krug's holly draws bees.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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