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- Q.Can Dog Urine Kill My Holly Bushes - My dog keeps urinating on my holly bushes and I want to know if it will kill them. I just ...
- Q.Holly Bush Dying Brown Leaves - Brown leaves at different spots.
- Q.Holly Trees That Have TPO - We have 2 holly trees that have TPO. They are a variety that has no berries. Can we obtain a ...
- Q.Variety Of Holly That Produces Red Berries - What variety of Holly will produce red berries without having to get two plants? Looking for holly that does not ...
- Q.Scale On Holly Shrubs - How to get rid of existing scale on a holly shrub?
- Q.Should Holly Plants Be Planted Close To Cedar Trees - My holly bushes were planted 2 years ago close to cedar trees and haven't done well and haven't grown. They ...
- Q.Holly Has Rust On Leaves - Holly has rust on leaves and does not grow much - mostly sunny, clay soil.
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bikinibottom078 on
February 2, 2015Q.can dog urine kill my holly bushes
My dog keeps urinating on my holly bushes and I want to know if it will kill them. I just planted them last summer.
Answered by
maryhdyer on
February 2, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Holly is a sturdy, salt-tolerant plant, but if your dog urinates repeatedly on the shrub, it can caused the affected areas to turn yellow. If you catch the dog in the act, rinse the urine from the foliage as soon as possible.
Some safe repellents may help discourage your dog from urinating on the shrub. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/natural-homemade-dog-repellent.htm
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- Asked by
fightkat on
March 27, 2015
eastern PennsylvaniaQ.holly bush dying brown leaves
Brown leaves at different spots.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 27, 2015A.I believe your holly may have suffered some winter damage.
I would remove any dead material.
Do you know the type of holly you have planted? Holly varieties have different pruning requirements, so you may want to verify before bringing out the shears.
Covering your holly before winter strikes again this year will help it withstand the long winter months.Here are a couple links that may be helpful.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/growing-holly-bushes.htm
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a.g.samuel on
April 4, 2015
hampshire wey alleyQ.holly trees that have TPO
We have 2 holly trees that have TPO. They are a variety that has no berries. Can we obtain a list of names of these rare examples?
- Answered by
shelley on
April 5, 2015
Certified ExpertA.The only hollies that I could find in my research that did not produce berries were the Carissa Dwarf Holly, 'Hoogendorn' Dwarf Japanese Holly and Yaupon 'Stokes Dwarf'.
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michaelaa2 on
April 7, 2015
zone 6 Boise, IdahoQ.variety of Holly that produces red berries
What variety of Holly will produce red berries without having to get two plants? Looking for holly that does not need to have two plants (one male and one female plant) in order to produce a red berry and, if so, then who sells this holly?
- Answered by
shelley on
April 7, 2015
Certified ExpertA."Nellie R. Stevens" holly (Ilex x "Nellie R. Stevens")
Foster holly (Ilex x attenuata "Fosteri")
Burford holly (Ilex cornuta "Burfordii")
"Dwarf Burford" holly (Ilex cornuta "Dwarf Buford")For more information on the above varieties go here: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/selfpollinating-hollies-produce-berries-31971.html
I would make an inquiry at your local garden center about these holly shrubs (they can probably special order them for you) and verify with them that you do not need a male and female prior to ordering. There are also companies on-line like burpee and miller nurseries that might carry these varieties as well.
For more information on holly bushes, please visit the following links:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/growing-holly-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/common-types-of-holly.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-male-and-female-holly-bush.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
jasnyder on
April 7, 2015
St. Mays Ga.Q.Scale on holly shrubs
How to get rid of existing scale on a holly shrub?
- Answered by
shelley on
April 7, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that will describe, in detail, what to do about scale bug infestations:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
dalauer_27 on
April 9, 2015
5 or 6Q.should holly plants be planted close to cedar trees
My holly bushes were planted 2 years ago close to cedar trees and haven't done well and haven't grown. They lost some of their leaves.
- Answered by
shelley on
April 9, 2015
Certified ExpertA.What variety of cedar and what variety of holly? Tell me more about the condition of the holly bushes (describe the leaves, etc.)
How close are the holly bushes to the cedar tree? Are they so close that they are completely shaded? Hollies actually thrive best in full sun.
The jury seems to be out on whether cedar trees are allelopathic or not (meaning it secretes a chemical that inhibits growth of other vegetation around it). So that is a distinct possibility but I was not able to find anything too conclusive in my research.
Additionally, the roots of cedar are shallow and, as a result, might be able to out-compete other species.
I hope that helps...
For more information on growing holly bushes, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/growing-holly-bushes.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
dmitch3016 on
April 13, 2015
43031Q.holly has rust on leaves
Holly has rust on leaves and does not grow much - mostly sunny, clay soil.
- Answered by
shelley on
April 14, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Well-draining, slightly acidic soil is the most ideal for holly bushes. Soil high in clay content tends to not be well draining so that could be one reason why your holly is not thriving.
The rust on your holly bush could actually be leaf spot or it could even be leaf scorch. If it's leaf spot, this article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-problems-holly-leaf-spot-or-holly-tar-spot.htmIf it's leaf scorch, this article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/leaf-scorching-in-holly.htmIf it is indeed rust, this article will help you:
For information on how to treat rust fungus, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htmFor a refresher on the care of holly bushes, go here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/growing-holly-bushes.htmWas this answer useful?00
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