English: Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium). For a wider view of this location see > 1605814. The holly is a tree which is both a broadleaf and an evergreen. The plant is a native shrub or small tree throughout the UK except for Caithness, Orkney and Shetland. Holly is normally dioecious, which means that there are separate male and female plants. The female plant produces berries in October. When growing in the wild, trees are usually 20 or more years old before they start producing berries. Holly berries are an important food source for many birds.
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== {{int:filedesc}} == {{Information |description={{en|1=Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) For a wider view of this location see > http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1605814. The holly is a tree which is both a broadleaf and an evergreen. The plant is a native