Holly 'American' Salt Tolerant Flowers are followed by small Size:7 Gal Flowers are followed by small black cherries which are bitter to humans but loved by birds Latin Name: Prunus cerasifera 'thundercloud' Plant Type: Tree Shrub Type: Deciduous Exposure: Full Sun Deer Resistant: Yes Mature Height: 20 Feet Mature Width: 20 Feet Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom Time: Spring Flower Colors: Pink Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 9 Habit: Rounded Water Needs: Average Maintenance: Easy Pruning Time: Winter Additional attribute: Bird Friendly Dramatic Foliage Edible Landscape Uses: Coastal Exposure but can be lightly pruned any time during the year Additional attribute: Red berries in Fall to Spring Attracts Birds Year round Interest Native to North America Berries are popular addition to winter decorations Separate male and female plants are need to produce berries Landscape Uses: Foundation Planting Dense foliage provides cover and nesting habitat for various birds