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).

Krug's holly

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Ilex krugiana

Last reviewed: October 2026

Krug's holly (Ilex krugiana) is a perennial tree native to FL. It blooms in March and April. The flowers draw bees.

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

Pollinators

bees

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Southern Florida Coastal Plain

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.

Growing Krug's holly

Grow Krug's holly in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 120 to 360 inches tall and spread 96 to 240 inches wide.

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.

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