Jan. 26—A 40-foot American holly tree is at the center, quite literally, of public outcry involving a long-awaited Gainesville road improvement. The possible loss of the beloved landmark to a ...

American holly (Ilex opaca), the state tree of Delaware, is a fantastic tree, with brilliant red berries and dark green leaves that are popular decorations during the Christmas season. The tree has ...

American holly is an iconic plant associated with winter holiday festivities. Following are questions I have received about its ecology and its connection to Christmas. Q. We experience a backyard ...

A snow-covered branch of wild American holly, thriving in the understory of a patch of woods in Anne Arundel County, Md. (Photo by T. F. Sayles) As I walked through a tiny wooded trail near my home, I ...