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Common holly is a useful evergreen shrub that can be grown as a specimen tree, clipped bushes or as a hedge. There are dozens of varieties, many with variegated leaves. Plants are either male or female. Both sexes are required for the female plants to produce their winter berries, which appear from late autumn to mid-winter. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Genus: Ilex
Species: aquifolium
Plant type: Native shrub
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Flowers, Fruit, Attractive to wildlife
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Dry
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 2000cm
Spread: 800cm
Time to plant seeds: October to March
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kathryn.brock
This is fine but how do you know the sex of hollies?
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