Green and red are the colors inextricably linked to Christmas.Ilex hollys also dress in these colors, boasting spiky toothed green leaves and red fruit, persistent on bushes throughout the winter.
Among numerous species and varieties of this genus we can find also such specimens that amaze with their yellow leaves and fruits.It is worth inviting them to the garden as soon as possible, because they will brighten up gloomy winter days like no other.
Holly bushes in the colors of the sun do not like being in the shade. Some, such as 'Rubricaulis Aurea', however, tolerate a slight partial shade.They prefer sunny positions where they can present their full beauty.The ground requirements are similar to those of traditional green hollys.
They should be provided with a moist position with a fairly light soil, preferably enriched with calcium.For good development, golden hollys need quiet places, not exposed to frequent gusts of frost. It is also necessary to cover the plants in winter in the first year after planting.
Attention, the berries that look beautiful on the bushes - whether red or yellow - are very poisonous to us! Their qualities, however, should be emphasized by weaving them into Christmas decorations and wreaths.Decorative holly beads are a delicacy of birds.
