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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 10, 2011
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    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-problems-holly-leaf-spot-or-holly-tar-spot.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 4, 2011
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    These articles will help with the care and pruning for holly: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/growing-holly-bushes.htm

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    Ohitsallama on
    September 29, 2016
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    Made some calls around today and seems like the "Nigra" is for sure female. Also found that Michael Dirr's book on woody plants lists "Nigra" as female.
    Would love to know if Nordic flowers at a similar time. Might just risk it.

    Why doesn't anyone sell paired m/f plants???

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 29, 2016
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    Yes, lot's of conflicting information when it comes to Inkberry cultivators.
    My research shows that both Nordic and Nigra are male.
    Female cultivators to look for; Alba, Leucocarpa, Ivory Queen and Compacta.

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

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    Alisma on
    October 16, 2016
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    Legginess and loss of leaves at the bottom often happens as inkberry bushes age. This can be corrected by rejuvenation pruning- pruning the entire bush down to 12-18 inches off the ground when the inkberry is dormant. The best time is in winter or early spring. In coming years, it can be trimmed back by about 1/3 whenever necessary.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 11, 2017
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    Moving a well established shrub can be done, but will need to be planned.
    Since the plant will lose it's fine feeder roots you will need to root prune the plant in the fall to prepare it for a move in early spring.
    This link will help you.

    https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fact-sheets/trees-shrubs/transplanting-or-moving-trees-and-shrubs-in-the-landscape

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 18, 2018
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    It does remind me of an inkberry, but non of them have changed colors to dark. If you are concerned, then you can take a sample of the branches, leaves and berries to your local extension service, and they will be able to give you a more solid identification. This link will help you find the closest service to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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