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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.
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: holly trees; Ilex ambigua: Carolina holly 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 ...
English holly requires good drainage and even moisture to thrive. English holly can reach 30 feet high and 15 feet wide, and because they require a male and female tree for pollination, you’ll ...
English Holly. There are about 600 species of holly, but the English variety has become the Christmas staple with its forest green leaves and bright red berries. It's excellent for growing in ...
Ilex opaca, the American holly, is a species of holly, native to the eastern and south-central United States, from coastal Massachusetts south to central Florida, and west to southeastern Missouri and eastern Texas.
Ulmus procera (English elm) - introduced; Ulmus pumila (Siberian elm) - introduced; Ulmus rubra (Slippery elm) Ulmus thomasii (Rock elm) Viburnum (viburnums) Viburnum edule (Squashberry) Viburnum lantana (Wayfaring-tree) - introduced; Viburnum lentago (Sweet viburnum, nannyberry) Viburnum opulus (Wayfaring tree) - introduced; Viburnum trilobum ...
The Holly Society of America is a non-profit organization with a mission to stimulate interest, promote research, and collect and disseminate information about the genus Ilex . It is located at 309 Buck Street, Millville, New Jersey; despite its name, it represents members from around the world. The society was established in 1947.