Foster Holly Shrub

Propagating holly should be done while the bush is dormant. Squeeze the removed soil in your hand to determine whether or not it needs amending.

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One is the american holly ilex opaca which grows wild in eastern and central states. The name horned holly comes from the shape of the leaves. Glossy dark green leaves with white spring flowers and deep red berries in the fall. Low rider holly ilex shrub with petite evergreen leaves and semi dwarf growth.

For the most part hollies are extremely hardy suffering from few pests or diseases. Holly cuttings are made from canes of new growth that have been removed from the holly bush. Foster holly is one of the few hollies in which female plants will produce fruit without fertilization from a male pollinator. This bush maintains its pyramidal shape without much pruning and is usually not subject to pest damage making it a low maintenance plant.

The name horned holly comes from the shape of the leaves. How to plant foster s holly find an area to plant the holly in early spring soon after the danger of frost passes. If your holly is deciduous this means your cuttings won t have any leaves on them. Once you have these canes you can cut them into pieces about six inches in length.

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