Holly tree

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used here, here and here i thought it was merely an ornamental bush. from the wikipedia entry on holly: In many western cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration, used especially in wreaths. Many of the hollies are highly decorative, and are widely used as ornamental plants in gardens and parks. The wood is heavy, hard and white; one traditional use is for chess pieces, with holly for the white pieces, and ebony for the black. Other uses include turnery, inlay work and as…

Fertilizing hollies regularly leads to plants with good color and even growth, and it helps the shrubs resist insects and disease. This article explains when and how to fertilize holly bushes in the l

Holly trees and bushes encompass more than 400 plant species. The majority of these are dioecious, so they require both a male and female plant within pollination distance of each other in order for the female to produce fruits. Holly can be evergreen or deciduous and range greatly in size and shape.

Learn the must-know facts about the Nellie Stevens Holly. Get expert tips on how to garden, plant, and care for your next Nellie Stevens Holly.

Florida holly trees are among the most popular landscape trees for their hardiness, colorful berries and go-anywhere size. East Palatka, Nellie Stevens, dahoon, and weeping yaupon-read all about them!

If you’ve never tried growing American holly before, you’re in for something special. With its glossy leaves and bright red berries, nothing says winter cheer like this plant. But is it hard to grow? How do you encourage the bushes to produce berries? Learn more now on Gardener’s Path. #holly #growyourown #gardenerspath

Common holly

Just how you want to find holly at this time of year... after a hard frost in North Yorkshire.