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Holly: complete guide
Ilex aquifolium
Discover holly (Ilex aquifolium), the iconic evergreen with red berries. Growing, care tips, and decorative uses for your garden.
Ilex colchica: complete guide
Ilex colchica
Colchic holly is a glossy evergreen shrub from the Caucasus region. Learn to cultivate this resilient holly with attractive red berries and year-round ornamental foliage.
Ilex glabra: complete guide to American inkberry holly
Ilex glabra
Discover Ilex glabra (inkberry), a North American evergreen holly with fine foliage and black berries. Ideal for natural gardens, privacy screens, and year-round structure.
Ilex latifolia: complete guide
Ilex latifolia
The Tarajo holly offers green structure and red berries year-round. Japanese elegance for large front yard screens and privacy hedges. Perfect focal point plant.
AquifoliaceaeIlex mitis: complete guide
Ilex mitis
African holly with glossy green leaves and red berries. Growing tips, pruning techniques, and care advice for this bird-friendly shrub.
Ilex perado: complete guide to Azorean holly from Madeira
Ilex perado
Discover Ilex perado, an exotic evergreen holly from the Azores and Madeira with lovely foliage and red berries. Perfect choice for Mediterranean and coastal garden design.
Ilex pernyi: complete guide to this elegant Chinese holly
Ilex pernyi
Discover the unique characteristics of Ilex pernyi, a striking evergreen holly from China and Tibet featuring distinctive diamond-shaped foliage. Perfect garden plant for structure and winter interest.