Red berries appear in the fall on a holly tree.
A holly tree makes a good addition to the landscaping around a house for several reasons. The holly tree is an evergreen, so it has dark green foliage to enjoy year-round. At full maturity, the tree can reach 40 to 50 feet tall, providing wind and sun protection for the house and those out enjoying the yard. The leaves of the holly tree can be cut and used as decoration during the holiday season, for which holly is known. Planting the holly tree takes minimal effort. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Plant the holly tree in the early to mid-spring months, where it will have good drainage, acidic soil and protection from the strongest winds. Plant in a sunny location for best results.
2. Dig a hole twice the size of the holly tree’s rootball and deep enough to cover the roots. Make the hole big enough to allow the roots to branch out in the hole. Add 2 to 3 inches of organic matter to the bottom of the hole. Plant one to two male trees for every six to eight females in one area to ensure proper pollination of the red berries.
3. Place the roots of the tree in the bottom of the hole. Shovel the dirt back in over the roots and the trunk, but do not pack the dirt too tightly. Soak the soil with water every other day for the first couple of weeks to make sure the roots take hold.
4. Prune the holly tree during the winter, when it’s dormant, as the tree will tolerate heavy pruning from year to year. Prune in the spring, if desired, but it may affect the amount of the fruit crop in the fall.
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