How Do You Care For English Holly Plants?
English holly grows as shrub or tree for ornamental yard use. In the Pacific Northwest, growers widely cultivate it as a commercial crop for the holidays. Toxic if consumed, the plant can prove fatal if ingested in large quantities. Consumption of three berries by children can prove fatal if medical care is not sought immediately. An evergreen plant that grows slowly from 15 to 30 feet with fragrant tiny flowers. Fruits ripen to a brilliant red in the fall. Only female plants produce berries. Considered a weed and pest in many parts of the nations forests removal often becomes an ongoing process by forest workers. Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Keep the roots of the plant from standing water in the spring thaw or during a rain storm as this can cause the plant to perish. Plant new holly plants in the spring before new leaves emerge and the plant breaks dormancy. Choose a filter light area that does not expose the plant to full harsh summertime sun. Mix the soil at a ratio
