Holly | Ilex aquifolium
This holly is more than 100 years old and has as many as three trunks. In winter, it is full of red berries.
Holly occurs in the Netherlands as a native tree or as a shrub. It is the only leafy deciduous tree in the Netherlands: unique! This tree grows slowly and reaches about 8 to 10 metres high. It is undemanding: dry soil, moist soil, nutrient-rich or nutrient-poor soil, lots of shade. It likes it all. Its leaves are typical. Up to a few metres above the ground, the leaves have spines. Above that, no more. It is said that this protects it from animals eating it. But is this true? Because parts of the plant are poisonous.... And when you think of holly, you immediately think of Christmas. The sprigs with the typical red berries can be found in almost every Christmas arrangement. Why? Because birds don't like the berries, so they just hang on the branches in December.
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Holly occurs in the Netherlands as a native tree or as a shrub. It is the only leafy deciduous tree in the Netherlands: unique! This tree grows slowly and reaches about 8 to 10 metres high. It is undemanding: dry soil, moist soil, nutrient-rich or nutrient-poor soil, lots of shade. It likes it all. Its leaves are typical. Up to a few metres above the ground, the leaves have spines. Above that, no more. It is said that this protects it from animals eating it. But is this true? Because parts of the plant are poisonous.... And when you think of holly, you immediately think of Christmas. The sprigs with the typical red berries can be found in almost every Christmas arrangement. Why? Because birds don't like the berries, so they just hang on the branches in December.
This tree is located in the old cemetery. It is open to the public on weekdays from 9am to 3.30pm.