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Diagnosing Sudden Leaf Drop on Dahoon Holly

Dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) needs consistent moisture—native to swamps. Three weeks without rain plus only 12 min drip 3x/week may have dried it out. Check trunk base for damage. It prefers moist soil; in drier sites, crown thins. Bright red berries make it a great winter interest plant in north Georgia.

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