The Holly

The Holly: is a tree with bright leaves and fruits in the form of balls and black, yellow or mainly red. El Acebo: grows in North America and South America, can also be found in the Asian continent and almost all places of temperate climate.

The holly: it is a small tree of slow growth that can reach the ten meters of height. But this tree is best developed in humid environments and fresh lands and are capable of reaching 2000 meters.

It is characterized by its pyramidal shape and straight trunk, smooth and greenish gray. As for the wood of the holly, it is used in the field of joinery thanks to its durability and the ease with which it can be dyed.
Holly: has many beneficial properties for our health, and that is why many people take advantage of them to treat various disorders, fever, flu, bronchitis, however, it is very important to clarify that their berries are toxic, so much so that if they are ingested in large proportions They can cause death.

English and American Holly varieties have red fruits and are perennial, their branches are used as Christmas decorations, English holly grows to more than 15 meters high, holly is grown commercially in the United States, mainly in the states from Oregon and Washington.

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