All About Holly Bushes | Ask This Old House

[@goodtobehandy]

Thanks I think I have a holy now that I know what to look for. I've been trying to identify the trees and plants on my property. It's been very fun to figure out what they are.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Who else would like Jenn to do a more indepth show on holly's and proper planting, layout and landscaping with them?

[@Christie-gp2cy]

I Thanks for your comment, I totally agree with you. I did not hear any mention of pruning, fertilizing or watering the holly plants. I just planted a blue prince this week and want to know about proper care to keep it healthy.

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I walk 2 stay healthy. 1 of the places I walk has a lot of Holly Trees, very pretty and tall, nice 2 know more about them, thank you. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@generessler6282]

Thanks very much! We bought a 14-year old house with 10 mature hollies in the yard. They're beautiful and look like the Blue Holly you showed. The problem is too much of a good thing. They range from 8 to 14 feet. I must cut them back very aggressively. Otherwise they'd swamp the house and other plants. I fear I'm harming them, but don't see an option. They're not alone. A whole separate problem is Cryptomeria Radicans bursting out of the space they live in. So the bigger picture is that it would be _really_ valuable to have an episode about maintaining mature landscaping... How to cope when plants invade each other's space, when the plant gets too big for its place, when plants start creating shade that hurts other plants (including grass). Maybe two episodes 😄 It's all a bit intimidating to the willing but un-knowledgable. ATOH is the best I've ever seen at de-mystifying and de-intimidating home ownership. HELP!

[@jamesdelgado2009]

I had some holly bushes in south Texas that were very hardy, outlived just about anything that was not native. Even outlived a Texas Mountain Laurel that typically doesn't live that far south. Anyway, they had to go when I expanded my deck and were a bear to get out. After we cut them down and pulled them out, I figured they were done for, so I tossed them on the old decking materials going to the local landfill. When we got to the landfill, one of the workers there asked if he could have them. I said sure as they would only be going in the pit to be buried with the rest of the stuff. I said what are you going to do with them? He said he would plant them as they needed some screening shrubbery up near the office. I said good luck with that as they had been pulled out 2 days ago and probably wouldn't make it. He took those and planted them and nursed them back to health and those shrubs are still there to this day and gorgeous, almost 10 years later. Turns out just about all of their landscaping was discarded plants that they rescued because their department did not have the budget for lanscaping.

[@phyllisnunn2061]

Please. PLEASE ----- let's all try to plant only native North American hollies - and all species in our yards. The wildlife needs our help.

[@bryan7825]

We have holly bushes, we let them grow. About 20 years old now and these things are 20-25 feet tall or more…P.I.T.A to maintain

[@johnroberts9560]

HI TOH , thanks Jen for showing us the different kinds of holly plants , they're all beautiful specimens !!! 😊🌿

[@DimitriBianco]

If you buy the right sizes they aren't that much work at least not in Texas. I've got a tree and a few bushes. I've never had to trimmed them or do anything else.

[@17Scumdog]

Holly makes an excellent firewood, you can burn it wet right after cutting them down. They are also a beautiful very white wood. I have a Holly log about 7 inches thick and about 6' long. Planning on making the wife a jewelry box for Valentine's this year out of Holly and black walnut I also cut down. I think the contrasting colors will look great together

[@HennysHairHaven]

I hope you did !

[@cindybrigham4336]

Are there any holly varieties suitable for zones 3-4?

[@rdarrett3635]

I have grown to love ❤️ holly bushes because of their evergreen presence. Bruford holly is in my garden.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

I have found holly to be a very high maintenance plant...just saying.

[@michaelmcgee2026]

People always say just saying after something that didn't need to be said

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, we planted a holly tree in honour of our granddaughters birth and I did not give any idea about what it may have needed. It is laden with red berries but as far as I know, it is the only one on our land (100 acres) so I do not know about your statement of it needing another tree nearby.

[@dameonpierce6450]

English Holly is considered a Weed of Concern and is even prohibited from being planted on private property in Kirkland WA.

[@E-Kat]

I wish, I could replace my holly hedges with yew bushes but I know, I won't be allowed as we're in the conservation area and hedges are protected. Yew hedges are so much friendlier to the person who has to prune them and to dogs who get the dry, very spikey leaves stuck in their paws. And the hollies do grow like weeds, popping up in my garden everywhere!

[@jameskurdy4873]

I've found that some hollies are considered invasive, they are listed as noxious in a few cases

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

What hollies do is bite you if you get too close 🤣🤣

[@sandravega6645]

I'm glad that I came across this video as I'm researching which Japanese holly to add to our new home's landscaping for zone 5 IL. However, I wish you would have spent a little more time speaking to any issues they may have concerning pests or diseases, if any. Also, do they all have flowers and berries? ❣️💚

[@EASyourpain]

Nelle Steven's holly is hardy zone 6-9 I believe. I planted some on the border of zone 5, very near zone 6 where I live. I'm worried they won't survive a harsh winter. Any tips? My county is literally split in half zone 5b-6a.

[@spicemasterii6775]

I thought her name's Jenn 🙃

[@jamesa4566]

We live in uk and have a lot of hollies in our hedges. However in the last few years they have suffered badly from black spot which has even killed some of them. I have been spraying with antifungal stuff and this seems to have fixed the situation.

[@E-Kat]

What spray dud you use, if I may ask? I'm glad it had worked!🥀

[@jamesa4566]

@@E-Kat I used a product called fungus clear ultra. However, I have continued to have fungus issues. I have stopped using it due to the cost. I'm going to try more physical solutions such as keeping the plants clear of debris underneath and pruning up 30cm. Would appreciate if anyone has got any other tips for holy fungus issues.

[@E-Kat]

@@jamesa4566 thank you James. I just remembered that I have a huge bottle of neem oil! I will Google it if I can use it on my hedge. I use it diluted on my houseplants to kill the mealybugs. Maybe it is antifungal? There's not information about growing holly hedges altogether and about looking after a very old hedge, like mine. I've planted some yew seedlings as a test in the areas when the holly was dying and I must say, I'd love to get rid of the holly as the yew is so beautiful and easy to look after. I've got the little yew trees from other parts of our garden and they are happy now in the holly hedge. I hope we will find some cheap way of dealing with this nasty fungus.☘️

[@MichaelMiller-o3c]

we have lived in our home in ohio for 40 years, we have always had a low growing holly bush around the front porch that we know to have been planted about 65 years ago - it sure seems healthy. have always seen red berries on it BUT why does it suddenly have dark blue berries? we have never seen blue berries on this bush! it is lovely but why this change? i am interested and hope someone can give me a reason. tx in ohio

[@wslandry]

Are holly bushes deer resistant maybe the ones without berries. Would like to plant some in the hill country of Texas but not sure if the deer would just eat them all up.

[@cloverparkusa]

Just don't plant the pyramidal holly tree's too close to the house. If you miss a year in height pruning, then it gets tough. They are beautiful and bear red berries in the winter, but now I think I have to remove them. Sad that I have to.

[@bwpospolyta]

Having trouble replacing a snow damaged holly row! Purchased a “Steven Johnson” type holly but it’s getting eaten by deer! I’m thinking maybe because younger leaves? They don’t eat fully mature sections of other holly; any ideas? Thanks

[@emily60156]

I thought this was going to be "All About Holly Bushes." But, they only talked about 2 varieties. 👎

[@alexscott730]

I'm just here because i thought it was a video on Holly's bush🤫...My bad🤔

[@DeannaWillistonOFS]

Do all the hollies have flowers that smell as amazing as the American Holly flowers?

[@johnnybussart4721]

Thank you for your expertise!

[@Lou_Mansfield]

My backyard holly was unmaintained for and is now over 20 feet tall

[@goldHydrangeas]

You forget to mention the berries are good to feed to invading thugs. 😂

[@Stayhydrated736]

is there such a thing as a climbing holly or holly vines?

[@hotbytesB]

You need to change your KZbin the background

[@daviddickason6729]

are there any hollies native to the bluegrass region?

[@yyds5600]

If I plant holly prince as a edge ,how far should I apart from neighbour’s border line? It's mature at 6’-8’

[@triciac1019]

At least four feet to give you some wiggle room.

[@susanfranklin8197]

Can holly be grown in south florida

[@betz1981]

Are they poisonous to dogs?

[@AnaBollocks]

The berries are poisonous to dogs, humans and some other animals.

[@catwoman1028]

Blue green holly , does it need to be prune in winter,could you tell me more on Holly berries I have three ,thanks for info on male and female,now I know that the hollies around my side of house are female and I have one closer to back side of house so there is a smaller Holly that's male ....is there any books on this with pictures,so I'm not sure of type, IAM pretty sure they are not America Holly ..but not 100 percent sure ?

[@georgefrench1907]

Excellent presentation, but the inane overdubbed “music” practically overwhelms the narrative. Please omit the overdubs.

[@m.lisamoss2042]

Hello, I have 2 Sky Pencils that are about 10'tall. I have loved them from 4'tall. This spring I am concerned that they are dying because the leaves, especially on the lower half, are a dull green. The leaves mostly have tiny diffused yellow spots, although the trunk and stems are a bright green when I scratch it. Some stems are a bright green at the top, as if it is growing, but no leaves. Some leaves easily fall off when brushed. There are inner stems that are brown and I think I should prune them out anyway, due to a lack of sunlight. Please, could you suggest what the problem may be? Thank you.

[@E-Kat]

My house is 150 years old and the holly hedge must be that age too as the trunks are huge. The problem is it's getting too old now and the hedge has some black spots causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. I'm wondering if I should try to still treat the bushes with antifungal spray or should I aim to gradually replace each bush? Which is the best antifungal spray, the least damaging to the environment if I were to treat it? I have neem tree oil. Thank you.🌳

[@Budsandsuds75]

Jen's been a great replacement for Richard. Of course, Richard will be the best but she teaches up stuff like he did. Great Job Jen!!

[@trevland1303]

Nice 👍

[@meinkamph5327]

Balls of Holly.....

[@Petlover10000]

At 2.41, what is the name of it? I live in Wisconsin which is zone 5. Thank you.

[@shanevmax34]

What happens when a non-binary holly that self identifies as a spruce?

[@bobwhelk2117]

Mehaaaaa

[@Guardducks]

I HATE! Holly bushes. I put Christmas lights up each year for a friend and she has a holly Bush right where i need to put lights and they always get me where it counts. 😡

[@johnroberts9560]

They get ya right in the jingle bells huh ? 😁

[@Guardducks]

@@johnroberts9560 not only there, but my fire log as well.

[@johnroberts9560]

@@Guardducks Ouch I hate it when that happens !! 😜😂

[@terrencegibbons3351]

Nice bush

[@ShadowzGSD]

The name's Dwyer. Barb Dwyer.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Wut?

[@bldlightpainting]

KZbin, stop running 99% "woke" ads, which are pathetically racist and pandering.