🍅 Fruit plant · FireOrnamental
Holly
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Ilex aquifolium
Evergreen shrub with spiny leaves and bright red winter berries, associated with Christmas
✨ Protection
Regional growing guide
When and how it grows here
easy in CaliforniaSpringSummerFall
Active growing season
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Field note
Holly is active through Spring, Summer, Fall in California. Watch the current forecast and your soil before scheduling work.
Auspicious Profile
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"Glossy evergreen leaves and bright berries remain visible through winter, while the spiny foliage appears defensive; this makes holly a sign of protection, enduring life, and winter hope."