I bought a Burford holly about 10 years ago that was supposed to be a dwarf plant. However, it continues to grow and is about 6 feet tall. What happened? It is possible that you were mistakenly sold a ...
You may have read December’s article about the kinds of hollies we associate with the holidays. These are shrubs or trees that generally have sizeable glossy leaves, often with prickly points. These ...
Smart gardeners learn to think small. They do their homework, and they plant varieties that don’t grow any larger than the ...
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The holly, whose botanical name is Ilex, has for centuries played a large part in medical, superstitious and religious lore among such ancient and disparate groups as the Greeks, Romans, Druids and ...
Hollies get a lot of attention in December, especially when a homeowner is thinking about fresh greens for a wreath and decorative touches with which to finish wrapped packages. Not only are hollies ...
Learn how to grow holly trees and bushes for income or decoration to add visual interest to any property. “The mistletoe hung in the castle hall, / The holly branch shone on the old oak wall; / The ...
Hollies are one of the plants associated with Christmas. Their dark, evergreen leaves and bright, red berries fit in with the Christmas season — but what if your hollies never produce berries? Male ...
PYRACANTHA -- The pyracantha shrub is popular because of its abundance of red berries that seem to drip off the branches in heavy clusters. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Gary Bachman) Fall weather ...