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Holly, in Latin Ilex, belonging to the family Aquifoliaceae, is famous for its diverse-coloured berry-shaped fruits in winter, and even in autumn. In this small tree or bush, certain varieties offer particularly decorative fruiting, especially during the Christmas period. A number of holly plants are dioecious, such as Ilex aquifolium (common holly) and Meserve Holly (Ilex x meservae): as there are female and male plants, both sexes must be planted to have fruits. However, some are self-fertile, like Ilex aquifolium 'Pyramidalis'. In this case, one plant is enough to enjoy a beautiful fruiting. In common holly, certain female varieties like Ilex aquifolium 'JC Van Tol' are known for their abundant fruiting. Ilex x meservae represents a group of hybrids from the USA, known for their hardiness and the beauty of their fruits, like the variety 'Blue Princess'. Generally red, holly berries can also turn bright orange, for example in Whorled Holly or Ilex verticillata female 'Magical Daydream'. Use tall holly plants for informal hedges, alongside evergreen or deciduous shrubs. Thanks to its evergreen fruits during winter, holly is a precious species for certain birds that feed on them, like blackbirds and thrushes. The fruits are so cheerful during the gloomy and short days of winter, and even more so on a snow-covered landscape.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.