Holly

Holly is the sole extant genus in the Aquifoliaceae family, with approximately 570 species of flowering plants. Ilex is the most diverse woody dioecious angiosperm genus. The species range from the tropics to temperate zones and include evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers. Ilex aquifolium, the popular European holly used in Christmas decorations and cards, is the type species. Because holly can adapt to many sorts of conditions, it can be found in all locations. It is robust to most weather conditions and tolerates all sorts of soil. It is recommended to plant in the autumn to stimulate rooted, but you may plant in the winter till April if frost is avoided.

The genus is found across the world's temperate and subtropical areas. It comprises trees, shrubs, and climbers with evergreen or deciduous leaves and small flowers. Its distribution expanded throughout the Tertiary era, and many species have adapted to laurel forest settings. This genus' plants feature simple, alternating glossy leaves with a spiky leaf border. The flower is greenish white and has four petals. They are dioecious, with male and female blooms on separate plants.