Yes, ilex berries can be toxic to cats if ingested.
Yes, ilex berries, commonly known as holly berries, are toxic to cats if ingested. They can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. It is important to keep these berries out of reach of cats to prevent poisoning.
No, You need a male holly to get berries on a female plant.
An example of an evergreen plant with white berries is the American holly (Ilex opaca). This plant features glossy, dark green leaves and produces small white berries that are a food source for various birds. The berries are toxic to humans if ingested, but they add visual interest to the landscape during winter months. Other evergreen plants with white berries include certain varieties of mistletoe.
Holly. Ilex family.
Holly Bush/ Ilex
The most likely red berries around Christmas are on holly plants (Ilex aquifolium).
Holly yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) is a small tree which grows in Florida and which has red berries. The tree in question matures to a height of 20 feet (6.096 meters) and showcases red berries and shiny leaves.
There are over 400 different species of holly, belonging to the genus Ilex. These species vary widely in appearance, habitat, and climate preferences, with some being popular for ornamental use in gardens and landscapes. The most well-known is the American holly (Ilex opaca), known for its glossy leaves and bright red berries. Other varieties include English holly (Ilex aquifolium) and winterberry (Ilex verticillata), each offering unique characteristics.
The genus of holly trees is Ilex.
Celebi is the protector of the Ilex Forest.
I don't know its botanical name, but Winterberry is a type of deciduous holly that has red or orange berries, depending on the type. You will need a male Winterberry if you want your female Winterberry to produce berries. The type with orange berries is one of my favorite shrubs for winter interest. They grow well in my USDA zone 8b area.
A yaupon (or yapan, yopon, yupon, yawpan, yaupan) is a species of holly, Latin name Ilex vomitoria, with white flowers and red or yellow berries, which can be found in the southeastern United States.