I have a holly tree want cut some ....should I wait closer to christmas?
2007-11-25 16:58:17 · 3 answers · asked by luannb38 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
"The foliage will last after being cut for several weeks before it loses its color and dries up. In live floral arrangements, holly will live for several weeks if watered and placed in sunlight. Use holly berries for decorating with care, as the berries can fall off and stain the carpeting. Also, children may be tempted to snack."
http://www.professorshouse.com/your-home/gardening-plants/holly.aspx
2007-11-26 00:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by ANGEL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut Holly
2016-12-15 17:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would wait until closer to Christmas. While Holly does have some characteristics that will help it last longer than the average cut plant (waxy leaf, etc.) once you cut it the limb is dead and will only last as long as it can be kept hydrated. If you won't be putting them in water, I would give them about one to two weeks of looking good before they dry up and some of the berries start to drop.
2007-11-25 23:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋