How Do You Care For A Holly Bush?
Holly bushes, a dioecious plant, require the planting of both a male and female plant to produce berries. Slow growing and preferring full sun and well-drained soil, holly bushes come in both deciduous and broadleaf evergreen varieties. Sizes vary as well; some shrubs grow no larger than 3 feet tall and other varieties, like the American Holly, reach 30 feet. The preferred soil pH of holly bushes is between 5.0 and 6.0; most holly bushes will turn yellow or drop their berries if the soil pH rises any higher than 7.0. Low maintenance, most holly bushes require little maintenance after planting. Plant holly bushes at distances of 5 to 25 feet. The nursery tag will provide the planting information at the time of purchase. Planting the holly bushes at appropriate distances apart will ensure that their roots have plenty of room for growth. Provide the holly bush with plenty of water during its first growing season. Once the holly tree is established, watering will only be necessary during t
