What is it? The classic, deep green and glossy leaved, berry-bearing holly. Only female holly plants bear berries, and 'Pyramidalis' is one such, smothering itself in bright red berries all winter.

Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' grows into a wonderfully congested form of small leaves held tightly to the stem. It is one of many garden-worthy Japanese holly cultivars, but this particular selection is ...

Holly, with its distinctive pointed leaves and bright red berries, is a common sight at this time of year, at least on holiday cards and wrappings. Can you grow it in your garden? “That depends on ...

English holly may look almost identical to mild-mannered American holly, but this invasive plant is a whole lot more aggressive than you might expect.

Green holly with red berries adorns many holiday cards and wreaths, a legacy of ancient celebrations in northern Europe. The classic English holly (Ilex aquifolium), native to England and other areas ...

I just love holly year-round in the garden. With its thick, durable dark green leaves and brightly colored berries, the birds love them as well. Too many of us, though, only think about holly during ...

The small round leaves found on Ilex crenata, would lead most gardeners to suppose that this is a member of the box family, but this is actually the Japanese holly. Found growing naturally in the ...

While some might think of gardening as an activity for just the warmer months, experienced gardeners and plant lovers recognize that gardens and landscapes have something to offer in all four seasons.

At Christmas time, there’s really no escaping talk of holly and ivy. Along with ­mistletoe, they are the main plants of the season. We decorate our homes with them and use their ­images on cards. And, ...

Hollies are the noblest of all evergreens and, when low winter light strikes, they radiate warmth as well as adding all-important structure to the garden. Yet hollies vary enormously, from the ...

You may have read December’s article about the kinds of hollies we associate with the holidays. These are shrubs or trees that generally have sizeable glossy leaves, often with prickly points. These ...

What: Unlike most other Japanese hollies, which are mounding or spreading shrubs, “Mariesii” heads straight for the sky, creating a dark green exclamation point in the garden. Crowded on its erect, ...