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Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and evergreen beauty

Hollies provide essential winter food for birds and reflect cultural symbolism but some species are invasive and their berries toxic to humans, experts say.

Summary by Boston Herald
By JESSICA DAMIANO, Associated Press No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden? There are hundreds of holly species and hybrids hailing from China, Japan, South America, Europe and North Africa, and more than a dozen are native to the continental U.S. Lore holds that ancient pagans fashioned the evergreen’s branches into wearab…

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Boston Herald broke the news in Boston, United States on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
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