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Discover how to create a hidden sanctuary in your backyard by planting privacy plants such as azaleas, Leyland cypress, and boxwoods. Know which shrubs, small trees, or hedges are perfect for deck, patio, and front yards. #privacy #plants #landscaping #garden

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Growing holly bushes in your yard can add year-round interest. Because they are such popular plants, many people have questions about the care of holly bushes. Read this article to learn more about growing holly.

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As winter settles in, we celebrate the American Holly (Ilex opaca), a medium-sized broadleaf evergreen that is native to the eastern and central United States. You can enjoy the dense foliage of this plant all year, and it makes a great privacy hedge. ⁠ Its berries provide a vital food source for birds during the colder months. For seasonal inspiration and tips on land-based living delivered straight to your inbox each month, click here! https://www.subscribepage.com/wildabundancenewsletter

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Ilex x attenuata ‘Eagleston’ | The Eagleston Holly is a natural hybrid of the Dahoon Holly and American Holly. This dense tree is great to use as a privacy hedge or as a single specimen and is less prone to many diseases common in the holly family. In the fall, the tree is covered in round bright red berries, which birds love.

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There is simply nothing in the plant world you can say is deer-proof. As soon as those words are uttered, a gardener will tell a story of a deer eating the plant to the ground.

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Greenleaf American Holly Ilex opaca 'Greenleaf Plant Details USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone Plant Type: Evergreen Tree Height at Maturity: 20-30' Width at Maturity: 10-15' Spacing: 8' for solid hedges; 18'+ for space between plants Growth Habit / Form: Upright Pyramidal Growth Rate: Moderate Flower Color: White Flower Size: Small Flowering Period: May, June Flower Type: Fragrant Flowers: No Foliage Color: Medium Green Fragrant Foliage: No Berries: Yes Berry…

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One of the best ways to add lasting winter color to your landscape is by planting and growing the American Holly bush. The American holly bush variety is often referred to as Christmas holly. This is of course due to its festive glossy green foliage and bright red berries that are on full display through the winter months and holiday season. Check out this article where we show you all about growing and maintaining holly bushes in your landscape!

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