Hi, I have two holly tree, 8 ' side by side. One produces the red berries the other does not. Why is this and is there anything I can do to help it produce the berries.
Thanks so much.
Why Doesn't One Of My Holly Trees Produce Berries?
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Answer #1 · Brent Wilson's Answer · Hi Diane,
Not sure the variety of holly you have but, since they're side-by-side, I'm assuming they are both the same variety. If so, and if you are pruning them identically and at the same time, the most probable cause is that one of the plants is a female and the other a male. Hollies are dioecious, meaning that they need male and female plants in order to produce seeds/berries. Only female holly bushes will have the red berries. Thing is, there has to be a male holly nearby in order to pollinate the female so she'll produce berries.
The only other thing I can think of that causes hollies not to produce berries would be pruning after the plant flowers in spring.
Hope this info helped,
Brent)
Not sure the variety of holly you have but, since they're side-by-side, I'm assuming they are both the same variety. If so, and if you are pruning them identically and at the same time, the most probable cause is that one of the plants is a female and the other a male. Hollies are dioecious, meaning that they need male and female plants in order to produce seeds/berries. Only female holly bushes will have the red berries. Thing is, there has to be a male holly nearby in order to pollinate the female so she'll produce berries.
The only other thing I can think of that causes hollies not to produce berries would be pruning after the plant flowers in spring.
Hope this info helped,
Brent)
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Answer #2 · Diane Edwards's Answer · Hi Brent,
Thanks for your help. Now I know what to do......................get another female. I gave you a thumbs up.
Have a great day,
Diane)
Thanks for your help. Now I know what to do......................get another female. I gave you a thumbs up.
Have a great day,
Diane)
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Brent Wilson · Gardenality Administrator · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F
You'r very welcome, Diane. You might have to wait until the berry season to find and purchase a female. Thanks for the thumbs up! - Brent:-)
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