Ilex or Holly are some of the best, most robust shrubs and trees for gardeners with cold winters. These high performing, low maintenance shrubs tend to be very deer resistant and able to withstand ...

The glossy "holly-shaped" leaves and ruby red berries of English holly have brought a bough of cheer into a multitude of homes. But hollies are also classic winners in the outdoor landscape. Their ...

Making plans for holiday decorations? Consider Ilex opaca, commonly called American holly, which has held special meaning since ancient times. The Druids of Britain and France considered it sacred, ...

It's the Year of the Tree on PM and we've been hearing from some well known names about the trees they love and the memories they hold. Pottery businesswoman Emma Bridgewater tells us about her ...

After nearly 200 years without a confirmed sighting, a rare Brazilian tree species called the Pernambuco holly has been found in northeastern Brazil. The team located four trees, two male and two ...

Jane Perrone profiles the trees that make Christmas, from prickly holly to the nordmann fir This tree’s jolly red berries and prickly leaves adorn every conceivable piece of Christmas paraphernalia, ...

Holm oak (Quercus ilex) tree-potting sessions are currently under way at the Environmental Science Department, Junior College. Acorns collected from the Wardija oaks are being planted within the ...