Ilex (/ ˈaɪlɛks /) or holly[3] is a genus of over 570 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family. [4] . Ilex has the most species of any woody dioecious angiosperm genus. [5] . The species are evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers from tropics to temperate zones worldwide.

2024年7月22日 · Holly trees and shrubs are evergreen or deciduous plants that add color to your landscape with their glossy leaves and colorful fruit.

2023年5月19日 · Make sure you plant your holly in the spring for optimal results from this winter favorite. Holly's big plant family includes hundreds of varieties ranging from 50-foot-tall trees to petite shrubs that stand only a few feet tall.

Holly bushes bear lovely evergreen leaves year-round and also bear attractive red berries. If you’d like to grow your own boughs to Deck the Halls, this is the plant. And they’re easy to grow! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for hollies.

2021年12月9日 · The English holly and the American holly are the most common types of holly bushes used in holiday décor, though there are countless other options available. With so many types of hollies to choose from, there is sure to be one, or …

holly, (genus Ilex), genus of some 600 species of shrubs and trees in the family Aquifoliaceae, distributed nearly worldwide. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals for their distinctive foliage and red or black fruits, which persist into winter and are popular Christmas decorations.

2023年12月21日 · Holly bushes can serve as foundation plants for the front of your house, or you can shape them into trees instead. These are our favorite types of holly.

2022年4月5日 · Holly shrubs can be used as hedges, foundation plantings, border screens, or even as specimen plants or rain garden plants. Here are 5 common types of holly shrubs for your landscape.

2025年2月17日 · Holly trees are widely recognized as a symbol of Christmas with their spiny leaves and clusters of scarlet berries. But did you know that there are over 400 species in the holly family? The American holly tree grows natively all over the eastern United States.

2021年3月29日 · There are two common types of holly categories: evergreen and deciduous. Here are some popular types of holly shrubs to grow in the landscape. Evergreen Hollies. Chinese Holly (I. cornuta): These evergreen shrubs have dark green leaves with pronounced spines.