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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    April 22, 2013
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    The yellowing leaves with black spots should be on the leaves closest to the trunk. This is normal, and the tree is getting ready to shed them to be replaced with new growth.
    As to the non-blooming, maybe this is just the year they don't want to bloom?

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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    May 7, 2013
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    Hollies are best pruned just before their flush in the spring. For us, zone 6a/7b, it's mid-March. When pruned before the flush, bare stems are visible for a shorter period of time than when pruned in fall or early winter. When pruning your shrubs, do not take more than half of the plant. Once they have been cut back, a yearly gentle shaping is better than the occasional severe cutting back. You may not have many berries the first year after a harsh trim, but should have an abundance the second year. (It is not too late, don't wait.)

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    May 7, 2013
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    Your hollies have been "pruned". They will grow back, be prepared for this to happen again. Our goats love holly leaves and "prune" every chance they get!

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 8, 2013
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    They will normally only get berries if there is a male holly nearby. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-male-and-female-holly-bush.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-bush-no-berries.htm

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    Cheyenne on
    May 11, 2013
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    Holly bush with berries is a male. My male holly bush doesn't keep it's berries year round, at least mine doesn't - I live in southern Ontario. I also have a female holly bush and in the Spring is has little buds of flowers. At the moment my male holly bush has little white flowers which will eventually turn into berries.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    May 7, 2013
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    Until wildlife or birds eat them. Or until they become too ripe and fall off.

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    Anonymous on
    May 20, 2013
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    I would check the roots. There maybe something attacking the roots of the plant that is keeping the plant stunted.

    Just as a precaution, treat the plant with neem oil. It will kill pests and fungus, which is also a possibility.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    May 25, 2013
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    Sounds like scale. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm

    Yellowing and dropping holly leaves is a normal occurrence in the spring. As new growth flushes, older leaves are released by the plant. Usually about 10% of the foliage will drop.

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    Heather on
    May 27, 2013
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    It sounds like it may be mealy bugs. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm

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