Holly Bushes

Image by Nannette Turner Holly cuttings are considered hardwood cuttings. These differ from softwood cuttings. With softwood cuttings, you would take tip cuttings from the branch ends. When you are…

Image by LesyaD Many frustrated holly owners have asked, “Why doesn’t my holly bush have berries?”. While a holly bush’s glossy green leaves are beautiful, the bright red berries add an extra boost to these…

Image by James Lindsey at Ecology of Commanster Most types of holly plants are normally very resilient. All holly plants, however, are susceptible to a few holly problems. One of those problems is holly leaf…

Unique and with a style all its own, Sky Pencil holly (Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’) is a versatile plant with dozens of uses in the landscape. The first thing you’ll notice is its narrow, columnar shape. If left to grow naturally, it…

Image by Gardening Know How Spring is a time of renewal, rebirth, and the discovery of winter damage on your shrubs. If your holly bush has developed widespread leaf drying or browning, it’s probably…

Image by vaide 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.…

Image by saraTM You don’t have to travel abroad to admire Chinese holly plants (Ilex cornuta). These broadleaf evergreens thrive in gardens in the American southeast, producing the classic shiny leaves and…

Image by Alexandre Ostyanko A yaupon holly shrub (Ilex vomitoria) is one of those plants gardeners dream of because it tolerates almost anything. It transplants without shock and thrives in soil that is wet…

Image by tc397 Inkberry holly shrubs (Ilex glabra), also known as gallberry shrubs, are native to the southeastern United States. These attractive plants fill a number of landscaping uses, from shorter hedges…

Image by Scoobers The holly family (Ilex spp.) includes a diverse group of shrubs and trees. You’ll find plants that grow only 18 inches (46 cm.) tall as well as trees as tall as 60 feet (18 m.). The leaves…