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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 9, 2011
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    It should send off new growth, but the new growth will be bushier than it was before. If this is ok, then go ahead and do what you propose.

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    Nikki on
    April 2, 2011
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    Here are some common problems with hollies:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 28, 2011
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    They need a type of pruning called rejuvenation pruning. This article contains information on that: http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-4.pdf

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    Nikki on
    May 8, 2011
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    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 24, 2011
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    These are real easy to shape, but you have to be careful not to cut all the foliage off the branches, and it's probably best done over a couple of years/seasons rather than trying to shape it all at once. Cut away all the lower branches close to the stem, standing back and looking as you go. You can't replace the branches once you remove them, so go easy until you get the feel of the size/look you want. After the stem is the right height, start at the bottom branch and shorten to the width of the ball shape you want, all around the shrub. Work your way up the higher branches until you are satisfied with the shape and height. Keep in mind that you could end up with bare patches within the shape of the ball, as you might have to remove a heavy foliaged branch, but within a couple of years and the right pruning, this will fill in. It won't be shaped and tight growing for a couple of years unless you are reshaping a previously shaped shrub.

    In the event that you're looking for topiary instructions, this article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-make-your-own-topiary.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    April 7, 2014
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    This article will provide some more information on peeling bark: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/peeling-bark-on-trees.htm

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    shelley on
    May 5, 2015
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    Stunted growth can be the repercussion of a dry root ball because a dry root ball cannot absorb water easily. I would recommend placing a dripping hose at the base of the holly and letting it run for several hours in order to dampen the dry root ball.

    For more information on youpon hollies, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/growing-yaupon-holly.htm

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