It is the time of the year....
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Looks like the serrated and spikes edges of the holly
ReplyDeleteI agree with ND,the trees shown are teaming with fruits.The holly trees at the fence in my back garden had lot of fruits and the
ReplyDeletepigeons enjoyed eating.
Gorgeous Holly- So pretty for decoration at this time of year- remembering of course to keep away from children who might be tempted to eat the attractive red berries which are toxic. Doesn’t seem to harm the birds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Indra- It does bring on Christmas cheer.
Agree. Holy bush is what I would go for.
ReplyDeleteLOOK AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE PICTURE?
ReplyDeleteUsing your shadow taking the photo which gives some idea of size, is it American holly, a species of holly, native to the eastern and south-central United States?
ReplyDeleteThis tree is about 12 feet tall ( estimate). I cannot say whether it is the American holly or European. They both have paler green undersurfaces on their leaves.
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Hi Indra. I went for American as the leaves look a bit pale and European ones are quite dark. Also they look more prickly. The height does not help I suppose as both can reach the height of your example. Keep 'em comin'
ReplyDeleteTurkey near a Holly tree.
ReplyDeleteHolly(ilex aquifolium)
ReplyDeleteA native evergreen,holly is a fixture of all british landscapes.It can grow to a tree of 80 ft but also clips well to form a dense evergreen hedge or topiary.There are more than 400 species of holly,but not all carry berries.Males don't and females only do if there's male nearby-note "Golden Queen" is actually male and "Golden King"is female.Holly grows best in moist,rich soil with good sunlight.
MD is a horticulturist.