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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 9, 2015
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    You do need a male plant, but the male plant does not need to be all that close. I suspect that one of your neighbors had a male plant and (maybe because it did not get berries) removed it. I would suggest buying a male holly and planting it in your yard. As I said, it does not need to be right next to the female, just with 150 feet or so. If you don't like the look of the male holly, you can find an unobtrusive spot for it in your yard and it will still fertilize the female.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 10, 2015
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    Here are some links that should help you select plants.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/common-types-of-holly.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 9, 2015
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    Yes, you can send in your photos to this email. Likely it is a fungus of some type, but this will make it easier to see what is happening to your holly.

    Try Neem Oil as a treatment, the plant will take it up into the plant and works as an insecticide an fungicide.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 10, 2015
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    They can be as far apart as a few hundred feet and still pollinate.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-male-and-female-holly-bush.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 14, 2015
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    The first link will help with identification and the second with pruning: https://www.gardenguides.com/105374-identify-types-holly-bushes.html
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 21, 2015
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    Many holly varieties are available in dwarf forms as well, though pruning to maintain the desired shape and size may still be necessary. One note when looking for a dwarf type is to make certain you are getting it from a reputable retailer so that you are actually getting a dwarf and not one labeled as such - this frequently happens with Burford holly and its dwarf form.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 21, 2015
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    The older a plant is, the more likely it is to experience transplant shock. If you plan on moving it, I would prune it back by 1/3. This will help it focus on re-growing the roots it lost. Make sure to dig up as much of the root system as possible and give it some bone meal to help boost phosphorus, which helps with root development. This article should help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

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