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Holly is any of the roughly 480 species of the genus Ilex, evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees grown for their glossy foliage and bright berries. Nearly all hollies are dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants.

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In-depth profiles of the holly bushes and trees worth growing, plus clear, horticulture-grounded guidance on planting, pruning, pollination, and keeping them healthy — season after season.Holly Bushes — A Grower's Guide to Holly Types & Holly Care — published by Holly Bushes

Ilex is the only genus in the family Aquifoliaceae and contains all the true hollies. Its members are divided by gardeners into species and hybrid groups that share leaf type, hardiness, and berry color.

Also known as: Aquifoliaceae

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Hollies are grouped into species and types that share how they grow, fruit, and are best used. Understanding the types is the fastest way to choose the right holly — and to grow it well.Holly Types — American, English, Chinese, Japanese, Winterberry & More | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Dioecy is the condition in which a plant species has separate male and female individuals. Because holly is dioecious, only female plants bear berries, and they do so only when a compatible male grows near enough to pollinate them.

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The single most important thing to understand about holly is that it is dioecious — male and female flowers grow on separate plants, and only females bear berries, and only when a male grows nearby. This one fact explains most berry problems.Holly Berries and Pollination — Step by Step | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from a male flower to a female flower so that fruit can form. In holly, bees carry pollen from a male plant to nearby females, and without that transfer a female holly flowers but sets no berries.

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Usually yes. Only female holly bears berries, and it needs pollen from a nearby male holly to do so. One male can pollinate several females within about 30–50 feet. A few cultivars, such as Burford holly and Nellie R. Stevens, are self-fertile and fruit without a separate male.Do You Need a Male and Female Holly for Berries? | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

American holly (Ilex opaca) is the classic native evergreen of the eastern United States — a dense, pyramidal tree-shrub with spiny leaves and bright red winter berries that feed birds and supply holiday greenery.

Also known as: Ilex opaca

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American holly (Ilex opaca) is the classic native evergreen of the eastern United States — a dense, pyramidal tree-shrub with spiny leaves and bright red berries that shine through winter.American Holly — Types, Varieties & How to Grow Them | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is the glossy, sharply spined holly of European gardens and Christmas tradition, prized for its lustrous leaves — many boldly variegated in silver or gold — and its red berries.

Also known as: Ilex aquifolium

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English holly (Ilex aquifolium) is the glossy, richly spined holly of European gardens and Christmas tradition, prized for its lustrous leaves — many boldly variegated in silver or gold.English Holly — Types, Varieties & How to Grow Them | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) is a heat-tolerant evergreen best known through the Burford holly, which is nearly spineless and self-fruitful, setting heavy red berries without a separate male plant.

Also known as: Ilex cornuta

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Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta) is a heat-tolerant evergreen best known through the Burford holly — glossy, nearly spineless, and loaded with red berries without needing a separate male.Chinese Holly — Types, Varieties & How to Grow Them | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) has small, smooth, spineless leaves and black berries, making it the go-to evergreen substitute for boxwood in clipped hedges, edging, and topiary.

Also known as: Ilex crenata

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Japanese holly (Ilex crenata) looks nothing like Christmas holly — its small, smooth, spineless leaves and black berries make it the go-to evergreen substitute for boxwood.Japanese Holly — Types, Varieties & How to Grow Them | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Blue hollies (Ilex × meserveae) are cold-hardy hybrids bred by Kathleen Meserve, with lustrous blue-green foliage on purple stems and heavy red berries. The 'Blue Prince' and 'Blue Princess' pair brought holly berries to northern gardens.

Also known as: Ilex × meserveae

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Blue hollies (Ilex × meserveae) are cold-hardy hybrids with lustrous blue-green foliage and heavy red berries — the 'Blue Prince and Blue Princess' pair that brought holly berries to northern gardens.Blue & Meserve Holly — Types, Varieties & How to Grow Them | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is a tough, drought- and salt-tolerant Southern native with small smooth leaves and translucent red berries, superb for dwarf hedges, topiary, and columns.

Also known as: Ilex vomitoria

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Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) is a tough, drought- and salt-tolerant Southern native with small smooth leaves and translucent red berries — superb for dwarf hedges, topiary, and columns.Yaupon Holly — Types, Varieties & How to Grow Them | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Inkberry (Ilex glabra) is a native evergreen holly with small smooth leaves and black berries — a well-behaved, deer-tolerant boxwood alternative that thrives in wet and acidic sites.

Also known as: Ilex glabra

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Inkberry (Ilex glabra) is a native evergreen holly with small smooth leaves and black berries — a well-behaved, deer-tolerant boxwood alternative for wet and acidic sites.Inkberry Holly — Types, Varieties & How to Grow Them | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous holly grown for one spectacular effect: after its leaves drop, its bare branches blaze with dense red berries all winter. It is the most cold-hardy of the popular hollies.

Also known as: Ilex verticillata

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Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) is a deciduous holly grown for one spectacular effect: after its leaves drop, its bare branches blaze with dense red berries all winter.Winterberry Holly — Types, Varieties & How to Grow Them | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Hybrid hollies are modern crosses between species, led by the fast-growing, self-fruitful Nellie R. Stevens, bred for dense, glossy, pyramidal evergreens that make outstanding privacy screens and berry heavily.

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Hybrid hollies — led by fast-growing Nellie R. Stevens — are modern crosses bred for dense, glossy, pyramidal evergreens that make outstanding privacy screens and berry heavily.Hybrid Hollies — Types, Varieties & How to Grow Them | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Pruning is the practice of cutting back holly to shape the plant and build dense growth. Holly is best pruned in late winter while dormant, because pruning too late in spring removes the flower buds that become the winter berries.

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Holly is forgiving to prune, but timing matters if you want berries. Prune at the right moment and you shape the plant, encourage dense growth, and keep the winter fruit that makes holly worth growing.How to Prune Holly Bushes — Step by Step | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Holly propagation is the practice of producing new holly plants, most commonly by rooting semi-hardwood stem cuttings. Because a cutting is a clone of its parent, it also guarantees the sex of the new plant.

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Propagating holly from cuttings lets you multiply a favorite plant — and, crucially, guarantees the sex, since a cutting is a clone of its parent. The method is simple: semi-hardwood cuttings, rooting hormone, and patience.How to Grow Holly from Cuttings — Step by Step | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

A holly berry is the small, usually red drupe borne by female holly plants after pollination. The berries persist through winter, feed birds, and supply holiday greenery, but are toxic to people and pets if eaten.

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Yes. Holly berries are toxic to people, dogs, and cats if eaten, containing compounds that cause vomiting, diarrhea, and drowsiness. A berry or two is rarely dangerous to an adult, but they can seriously affect small children and pets, so keep cut holly out of reach.Are Holly Berries Poisonous? | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

The holly leaf miner is the larva of a small fly (Phytomyza ilicis and relatives) that tunnels inside holly leaves, leaving winding yellow or brown trails. The damage is mostly cosmetic and is the signature pest of holly.

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Holly is one of the tougher landscape shrubs, but a handful of familiar problems — leaf miner, scale, spider mites, and root rot — account for most trouble. Recognize them early and nearly all are manageable.Holly Diseases and Pests — Step by Step | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

A hedge is a close-planted row of shrubs grown as a boundary, screen, or barrier. Dense, evergreen hollies such as Nellie R. Stevens, American, and Japanese holly are among the best plants for a year-round privacy hedge.

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For a fast, dense evergreen screen, Nellie R. Stevens holly is the top choice, followed by Foster holly, American holly, and English holly for tall hedges. For lower, formal hedges, choose Japanese holly, yaupon, or inkberry. Full sun and matched spacing give the densest results.Best Holly Bushes for Privacy Hedges | Holly Bushes — published by Holly Bushes

Nellie R. Stevens is a fast-growing hybrid holly (Ilex cornuta × aquifolium) prized as a privacy screen. Dense, glossy, and pyramidal, it is self-fruitful, setting heavy red berries without a dedicated male nearby.

Also known as: Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens'

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Nellie R. Stevens is the most popular screening holly — a fast, dense, glossy hybrid that is self-fruitful, setting heavy red berries without a separate male plant, and grows quickly into a tall privacy pyramid.Nellie R. Stevens Holly — Evergreen Hybrid Holly | Profile & Growing Guide — published by Holly Bushes