Holly's big plant family includes hundreds of varieties ranging from 50-foot-tall trees to petite shrubs that stand only a few feet tall. Nearly all variations can be sorted into four basic groups: ...

A plant is dioecious when it produces separate male and female plants. Of the dioecious plants, female specimens most often come to mind because of their eye-catching flowers or fruit. But what about ...

Ilex or Holly are some of the best, most robust shrubs and trees for gardeners with cold winters. These high performing, low maintenance shrubs tend to be very deer resistant and able to withstand ...

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 ...

Most flowering shrubs are deciduous (meaning they lose their leaves for the winter) but some shrubs offer spectacular blooms and evergreen foliage. However, you don't need to live in a climate with ...