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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 28, 2019
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    Any male of any holly species will lack the capacity to produce berries. You have your choice, as long as you are choosing a male of that variety.
    Reputable garden centers will sell specimens that are labeled.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 12, 2019
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    The best time will be in early Spring, or Autumn. Doing so now will likely result in shock.

    Be sure to dig pretty far around, as not getting the roots will leave you with two problems. A failed transplant, and the bush regrowing even more vigorously back in the same spot.

    This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/transplant-holly-bushes.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 23, 2019
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    Certainly you can take a cutting and propagate this sport.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-cuttings.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 10, 2019
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    Yes, plants can suffer sunburn, especially if they have water deficit, - not watered adequately.

    But that does not appear to be what's going on with the holly. It appears to be the inner canopy leaves and not the outer, exposed leaves that are browned.

    Even the Cryptomeria, that is extreme die-back when the surrounding plants look better. Could there be some other factor? not enough water, soil disturbance and root damage, gopher damage, herbicide exposure?

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 23, 2019
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    These are notoriously slow growing. If it is producing plenty of berries, then it is signalling that it is healthy.

    Unfortunately, these are doing exactly as they should be, so in order to get a taller shrub, you will have to get a variety that grows taller, faster.

    This article will give you more information on the different Holly types: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/common-types-of-holly.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 23, 2019
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    It certainly could be rootbound. If it has spent more than a year in container without root pruning, then it may be time to do so, while giving it a fresh batch of compost, or nutrients.

    1/4 cup of DOLOMITIC LIME and teaspoon of WETTABLE SULFUR will help to keep away any infections during the year. Use this treatment once, or twice per year.

    This article will help you to care for a Holly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/propagation-of-holly-shrubs-with-holly-seeds-or-cuttings.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 9, 2019
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    This will be quite a daunting task. These have spreading roots that will likely resprout even more vigorously after removal.

    Unfortunately, Hollies are known for being hard to remove, and very aggressive in fighting for survival after. It would be best to have a tree service to assess the situation. This link will help you to find your closest extension service: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

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