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Holly is a genus of over 570 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, with evergreen or deciduous foliage and inconspicuous flowers. The type species is the European holly used in Christmas decorations and cards, and the name "holly" is also applied to the whole genus.
- Hollyanna Mccollom
- Ilex
- Holly
- Part Sun, Sun
- Colorful Combinations. The diverse holly family includes trees and shrubs that come in a variety of forms: columnar, pyramidal, rounded, or weeping. Their foliage varies, too, ranging from large, spiny leaves to smooth, small leaves that resemble boxwood.
- Berry Production. Many holly plants will produce colorful fruit that remains in place for three to six months of the year, depending on the density of the wildlife population.
- Holly Care Must-Knows. The best time to plant holly is in the spring, with plenty of warm weather on the horizon. Read plant tags carefully when selecting a planting site for holly.
- More Varieties of Holly. Related Items. China Boy blue holly bush. 'Blue Boy' holly. Ilex x meservae 'Blue Boy' has deeply hued foliage and stems. It's extra hardy.
- American Holly (Ilex opaca) American holly is often used as a substitute for English holly (Ilex aquifolium) in Christmas decorations where the latter does not grow well.
- Carolina Holly (Ilex ambigua) Carolina holly is one of the deciduous species of holly. It can grow well in sandy soils, leading to another of the plant's common names—sand holly.
- Catberry (Ilex mucronata) The catberry used to be known as Nemopanthus mucronatus, but it is now classified as part of the Ilex genus. This shrub likes areas that are moist.
- Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta) Chinese holly, also known as horned holly, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can be planted as part of a drought-tolerant landscape.
holly, (genus Ilex), genus of some 600 species of shrubs and trees in the family Aquifoliaceae, distributed nearly worldwide. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals for their distinctive foliage and red or black fruits, which persist into winter and are popular Christmas decorations.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oct 31, 2023 · When you think of holly, you probably picture the glossy, alternate, spiky green leaves of common holly (llex aquifolium) – but the Ilex genus includes over 500 species, many of which don’t resemble the familiar holiday greenery one bit.
- Green, cream, white/Green, cream, yellow
- Broadleaf evergreen
- North America, Europe, Asia, Africa
May 16, 2022 · Learn about 10 varieties of holly plants, evergreen and deciduous, with different leaf shapes, berry colors and growing habits. Find out how to recognize, grow and use holly trees and shrubs in your landscape.
Holly bushes bear lovely evergreen leaves year-round and also bear attractive red berries. If you'd like to grow your own boughs to Deck the Halls, this is the plant. And they're easy to grow! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for hollies.
