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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.

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"Things have to get worse before they can get better." The wisdom behind that expression is especially apparent right now, at winter solstice time. Find out what I mean by reading this article, which relates the charming Celtic tale of the Oak King and the Holly King (and also discusses growing holly in the landscape): http://landscaping.about.com/cs/winterlandscaping1/a/holly_trees.htm

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Unveil the Majestic Heights of Holly Trees!🌳 Curious about the towering beauty of holly trees? Discover the secrets behind their impressive vertical growth and learn how to nurture these evergreen wonders. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply fascinated by nature's wonders, this guide will take you on a journey to explore the heights these stunning trees can reach. Dive into the world of holly trees and cultivate your knowledge about their growth habits and care. 🍃…

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The Holly Tree is said to possess the power of peace. It represents personal sacrifice in order to gain something of greater value. Holly trees were used to predict winter weather. If there were a profusion of berries, that meant it would be a hard winter, because nature was providing extra berries for the birds.

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We love the Nellie R. Stevens Holly because it is one of the most attractive and vigorously growing hollies, with glossy dark green foliage, and red-orange berries. Nellie R. Stevens is an evergreen and will mature between 15 & 20 feet tall, making it a terrific accent tree! And its fast growth rate means you’ll…

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A close up vertical image of the glossy green foliage contrasting with the bright red berries of English holly (Ilex aquifolium) growing in the garden. To the top and bottom of the frame is green and white printed text.

A favorite for wreaths and traditional Christmas decor, English holly’s red berries brighten the winter landscape and provide food for birds. Some types are even prized for their variegated foliage. Learn how to grow Christmas holly as a hedge, tree, or trained shrub now on Gardener's Path. #englishholly #gardenerspath

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