This long-lasting berry is also known as holy or winterberry as theplant loses all his leaves in the winter, the only thing what remains are theberries.They are a popular choice for Christmas due to their heavy-dutyappearance, traditional warm winter feel and tall branches bearing an abundanceof bright berries. They are a symbol of love, hope and ‘bringing you luck’.
Ilex berries should be cut diagonally, then cut in an upright direction splitting the base which therefore increase water flower.
Ilex berries also like to be misted with room temperature water.