Consider Ilex opaca, commonly called American holly, which has held special meaning since ancient times. The Druids of Britain and France considered it sacred, hanging the plant in their homes to ...

The American holly tree and shrub (Ilex opaca) is a broadleaf evergreen, among the very few plants that can grow in all USDA plant hardiness zones. Holly trees and shrubs can range from 6 inches ...

The answer is that American holly is dioecious, which means male and female flowers are borne by different sex plants. Without a plant of each sex near each other, there will be no berries.

“That depends on choosing the right kind of holly,” said Spencer Campbell, manager of the Plant Clinic at The ... Jim Dandy and Southern Gentleman. American holly (Ilex opaca): This large ...

Now one last word on American holly as a garden plant. My backyard garden has one magnificent, 35-foot tall American holly growing right outside our second-floor bedroom window. The dense ...

During the holidays, it is satisfying to be able to pick a vase of holly with bright red berries to decorate our homes. It is also a welcome gift to present to neighbors and friends. I recommend ...

When autumn leaves have fallen and the weather begins to cool, I start thinking about holly ... American Indians used the berries to make a ceremonial emetic drink, hence the name. Today, plant ...