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Why was holly used as decoration in the middle of winter?
yes other wise why would we have it The holly and the ivy are both strong winter flora and flourish, therefore they symbolized strength and an ability to survive under bad conditions. Originally the pagans who wished to do likewise used them to celebrate the winter solstice. Later the hymn "The Holly and the Ivy" uses the two to symbolize Christian images - the holly's white berries are to celebrate the pureness of Mary; the holly's red berries = that of Christ's blood and the holly leaves = Christ's thorn crown.
After fertilization this plant produces berries?
The plant that produces berries after fertilization is the holly flower. There are between 400 and 600 species of holly flower.
Where can you find holiday berries?
Holly berries are berries most associated with the Winter holidays. Holly berries grow on bushes and are often found in temperate climates. Local greenhouses and garden supply stores will often carry bushes you can plant or you can check your local craft stores for live holly around the holidays or fake holly year round.
A bush with leaves and red berries?
Holly
What animals eat holly?
Holly is eaten by pigs and wild boar, sheep, deer and a variety of birds. Most herbivores will have a go at holly but the holly will fight back and you will find that holly trees grazed by cattle will produce needlelike thorns at the lower end that will deter grazers.
Are holly berries poisonous to cats?
Yes, holly berries are toxic to cats if ingested. They can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. It is important to keep holly plants out of reach of cats to prevent accidental ingestion.
What is color are holly berries?
They go from green to red
What provincial tree is known for red berries?
Holly
What does the holly bring in France?
Birds to eat the berries.
What color is the holly?
Red berries and green leaves.
What has spikey leaves and red berries?
A Holly Bush.
Do you need a female ilex to get berries on the male?
No, You need a male holly to get berries on a female plant.
