I think it was really interesting to learn about the cultural uses of holly. I though they were a thing everywhere at Christmas time but they are instead used in ares that don't have spruce or other trees
Foliage provides excellent color for the winter landscape, and cuttings of the same are popular additions to Christmas wreaths and decorations. Berries are attractive and a good winter food source for birds.
Specimen or group. Foundation planting. Foliage provides excellent color for the winter landscape, and cuttings of the same are popular additions to Christmas wreaths and decorations. Berries are attractive and a good winter food source for birds. Hedges. Woodland gardens.
Typically the winter attractive plant and used as decorative foliage. Red berries cover the tree in the winter and the shiny leaves contribute to its attractiveness and identity.
Holly is one of my favorite plants to look at! The leaves and berries really compliment each other.
I love how these are used for Christmas decorations
Plants integrating into culture is fascinating! It is so prevalent in art and traditions surrounding winter holidays.
We had these growing up! My brothers and I would always avoid these when playing outside because of the prickly leaves.
It is so pretty how the tress have green berries and then turn to red berries throughout the season.
It is interesting how different the leaves look to most other plants. Its also cool how big they can get.
The specific epithet means opaque or dull
I think it was really interesting to learn about the cultural uses of holly. I though they were a thing everywhere at Christmas time but they are instead used in ares that don't have spruce or other trees
Although I have seen American holly's before, I did not realize how big their leaves could get.
I love the way these look. We had a huge one right by my house.
I have two American Hollys right infront of my home! We decorate them with Christmas lights during the holidays.
The leaves of this tree look pretty unique. They're much smaller than the leaves of most other trees I've seen.
This plant can be found growing in conditions as wet as the margins of swamps, thus making it an excellent addition to low, moist sites.
frequently found in moist woods, forest bottomlands and swamp peripheries
It is interesting learning that there are male and female hollies.
The American Holly's leaves can be considered unattractive, so it is suggested to use cultivars with dark green leaves like 'Amy' or 'Angelica'.
I've grown up with these plants always in my yard, I think its cool that there are both male and female plants.
This plant is an excellent medium for high barrier screening.
These trees remind me of Christmas because of the red berries. My grandparents have a couple American holly trees at their house.
Foliage provides excellent color for the winter landscape, and cuttings of the same are popular additions to Christmas wreaths and decorations. Berries are attractive and a good winter food source for birds.
American holly berries are a popular food source for birds
This holly is a full sun, evergreen that is great to use as a natural barrier.
i never realized the American holly was actually a tree. i thought this plant was a bush.
My grandparents have a few hollys in their yard
American holly is a larval host plant for Henrys Elfin butterfly.
Native specimens found throughout the Appalachian Mountains have been found to withstand temperatures of -10°F
I really like the American holly tree, but I had no idea they could get 40ft to 50ft high!
the berries of this plant have been used as a laxative, an emetic, and a diuretic.
'Canary' is a form which produces yellow fruits.
Another common name for this plant is the Christmas Holly
My mom was named after the holly tree so we grew some at our home for her
This tree grows in most parts of the country
Different from the Common Winterberry Holly because the leaves keep the same shape from young to mature
Specimen or group. Foundation planting. Foliage provides excellent color for the winter landscape, and cuttings of the same are popular additions to Christmas wreaths and decorations. Berries are attractive and a good winter food source for birds. Hedges. Woodland gardens.
Typically the winter attractive plant and used as decorative foliage. Red berries cover the tree in the winter and the shiny leaves contribute to its attractiveness and identity.
The flowers are pollinated by insects such as bees, ants, and moths.
I was never a fan of these trees because their leaves are so prickly. They are nice to look at, though.
The American holly has minimal fruit production.
Over 1000 different cultivars
These have very sharp leaves. not fun to walk barefoot around. very cool tree though.
This type of holly can grow over 60 feet all.
This plant has a high flammability rating and should not be planted close to buildings
American holly berries are a popular food source for birds