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, ...

When it comes to versatile, low-maintenance plants that provide year-round beauty, hollies stand out as a quintessential choice for Southern gardens. These evergreen shrubs and trees offer glossy ...

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 ...

This image provided by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center shows a berry-bearing branch of a Native American Holly (Ilex opaca) at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. (Andy ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden? There are hundreds of holly species ...

Stroll through a park or nature preserve, your neighborhood or even just around your yard and keep your eyes open for berries. Then say happy holidays to Ilex, the family that brings us so many ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's hard to resist the allure of flowers for making our yards gorgeous during summer — but focusing solely on blooms can make our outdoor ...