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Holly – more specifically the European holly, Ilex aquifolium – is commonly referenced at Christmas time, and is often referred to by the name Christ's thorn. [ 44 ] [ 45 ] In many Western Christian cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration , [ 46 ] used especially in wreaths and illustrations, for instance on Christmas cards .
Ilex aquifolium, the holly, common holly, English holly, European holly, or occasionally Christmas holly, is a species of flowering plant in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia.
The following species and natural hybrids in the flowering plant genus Ilex, the hollies, are accepted by Plants of the World Online. [1] Ilex has the most species of any woody dioecious angiosperm genus.
With its golden foliage and pyramidal form Golden Oakland® Holly stands on its own in containers. Use potted hollies as an accent in formal gardens or to bring a vertical element to patio containers.
Aquifoliaceae (holly family) Ilex amelanchier: serviceberry holly; sarvis holly Aquifoliaceae (holly family) Ilex aquifolium: European holly Aquifoliaceae (holly family) Ilex cassine: dahoon Aquifoliaceae (holly family) Ilex coriacea: sweet gallberry; large gallberry holly Aquifoliaceae (holly family) Ilex cornuta: Chinese holly Aquifoliaceae ...
Growing hollies successfully requires acid soil. We suggest adding Espoma “Holly Tone” fertilizer to the planting soil.
When it comes to hollies, the diversity of options is pretty tremendous. There are evergreen types, trees, shrubs with brightly colored berries & more Fir trees and mistletoe are great, but ...
Holly – Ilex spp. Deciduous holly – Ilex decidua, Ilex verticillata; European holly – Ilex aquifolium; Inkberry holly – Ilex glabra; Meadow holly – Ilex decidua; Swamp holly – Ilex decidua; Winterberry holly – Ilex verticillata; Honesty – Lunaria annua; Horse cane – Ambrosia trifida; Horseradish – Armoracia rusticana