Of course, an old stand-by in many parts of the country is holly (Ilex species). The females of these can also produce ...

Here are small evergreen plants for shade: use them to create your dream garden. ... (Ilex glabra “Shamrock”) and Japanese holly (Ilex crenata “Convexa”), grow to only 5 feet tall.

Ilex plants aren’t a good option in places where deer are a severe issue. That is one of many reasons Andrea Filippone urges gardeners to keep boxwood in their toolbox.

There are more than 200 cultivated varieties of native hollies, and the genus Ilex has over 560 species. They may be evergreen or deciduous and include trees, shrubs, and climbing species from the ...

With 780+ species of holly trees, there’s a bright one right for any Arkansas landscape. December 17, ... Both Ilex decidua and Ilex verticillata provide wonderful winter color.

WHAT: The Sky Pencil variety of ilex crenata is a narrow columnar Japanese holly that has dark, lustrous evergreen foliage. In the fall, it produces purple berries that attract birds.

It is a perfect plant for container culture, where it can provide the essential evergreen backdrop to smaller, flowering plants. Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' is a 2006 Great Plant Pick (www ...

Hollies belong to the genus Ilex, a diverse group of over 500 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees. From native varieties to exotic imports, hollies have found a permanent place in ...

By Sallie Lee Question: I want to plant a hedge that does double duty as wildlife habitat and/or food source, and as a barrier to keep out critters, primarily the 4-legged kind. Birds, bees ...

Ilex Studio has unveiled a collection of minimalist glass vases that can be used to grow avocado and oak trees. Find out how to get your hands on these vases.

The Pernambuco holly tree (Ilex sapiiformis), which can grow to a height of 12 meters (nearly 40 feet), was found again in March in northeast Brazil by a team led by ecologist […] Features Videos ...

My dwarf plants have never had berries because the small species produce little fruit, ... Of course, an old stand-by in many parts of the country is holly (Ilex species).