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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 4, 2014
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    As long as the plant is not too large for the container it's currently in and if you keep it located in a sheltered location, the shrub should be fine as is for spring planting. Though hollies are quite hardy, should you expect unusally cold weather conditions, you may want to give it some added protection (since container plants tend to be more susceptible to cold) by insulating the pot with bubble wrap (or something similar). Also, make sure that it does not dry out completely. It should receive adequate moisture through winter precip, but if it hasn't rained (or snowed) in awhile, give it some water at least once or twice monthly. For more help with caring for hollies once planted, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/growing-holly-bushes.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 20, 2014
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    I would check for pests, in particular mites. They will be very small and will be on the underside of the leaves. You may also see webbing and that is from the mites. This article will help with treatment: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm

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    Nikki on
    February 27, 2014
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    Holly bushes are usually pruned in winter. This article should help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htm

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    Heather on
    March 2, 2014
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    They are probably both the same sex. This article will explain more:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-bush-no-berries.htm

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    Nikki on
    March 4, 2014
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    It sounds like a fungus. Treat the plants with fungicide and see if this helps.

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    Nikki on
    March 13, 2014
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    Cutting the bush back by that much in one season will likely kill it. You should not cut away more than 1/3 in any one year. Cut away 1/3 this year and 1/3 next year and so on until the bush is to the desirable size. You can cut back to the knots, this is fine. You do not need to paint anything on the wounds to stop the sap. Painting the wounds can actually harm the plant by trapping harmful pathogens in the wound. The sap running a bit serves to help wash out any harmful fungus or bacteria that may have gotten in the wound and when the sap dries, it self-seals the wound to protect it.

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    Nikki on
    March 14, 2014
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    It sounds like sooty mold, which is a symptom of several kinds of pests that can attack hollies. I recommend treating the plants with neem oil. This will kill any pests on the plant and treat the sooty mold as well. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm

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