{"id":27060,"date":"2019-03-19T06:58:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T10:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/?p=27060"},"modified":"2019-03-19T06:58:59","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T10:58:59","slug":"bernheim-at-90-celebrating-the-american-holly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/news\/bernheim-at-90-celebrating-the-american-holly\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernheim at 90: Celebrating the American Holly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/amHolly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-post-27060 wp-image-5008\" src=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/amHolly-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>The American Holly,<em> Ilex opaca, <\/em>is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to the eastern United States. Ilex is the sole living genus in the holly family, Aquifoliaceae. Within the genus are about 500 other species that are widely distributed. These plants have interesting natural forms and an even more interesting etymological background. The Latin \u201c\u201dIlex\u201d was used in antiquity to refer a species of oak tree, the Holm Oak (<em>Quercus ilex).<\/em> The Holm Oak has very superficially similar foliage to that of Holly. Both are evergreen, spine-bearing, and hold similarly sized leaves. Through time and various naming systems, \u201cIlex\u201d has been given to describe the plants we know as \u201cHolly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Holly-Photo-1-Matthew-London.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-post-27060 wp-image-27061\" src=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Holly-Photo-1-Matthew-London-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a>Bernheim has a long history with hollies and is an active participating member of the Holly Society of America. Pictured here are several cultivated varieties of American Holly that have been collected and added to the Buddy Hubbuch Holly collection here at Bernheim. Our collection holds more than 140 cultivated varieties of American Holly alone, and the arrangement to the left highlights variations that exist within cultivated species in our collection. Differences exist in leaf shape, growth habit, and most notably berry color.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Holly-e1386112633981.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-post-27060 wp-image-4985 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Holly-e1386112633981-300x245.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"245\" \/><\/a>The American Holly can be found popping up in the understory (the\u00a0trees\u00a0and shrubs between the forest\u00a0canopy\u00a0and the ground cover) of forests in the region and is somewhat common. Our cultivated collection shows the variability of traits that can be achieved through traditional plant breeding.<\/p>\n<p>The berries set late in the season and are present until late winter and sometimes early spring. They are a valuable food source for migratory birds, but toxic to humans. Consumption of the fruit is not advised.<\/p>\n<p>Our collection is a statement in the landscape. Visiting the Hubbuch Holly Collection here at Bernheim will allow visitors to compare cultivars on site, view plant performance, and develop informed decisions when selecting a Holly for planting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bernheim90.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-post-27060 wp-image-22608 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bernheim90-300x79.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"73\" \/><\/a>In 2019, Bernheim celebrates 90 years of <em>connecting people with nature<\/em>. At over 25 square miles, Bernheim is the largest privately held forest dedicated to conservation and education in the region. Our arboretum is home to plant collections of over 8,000 varieties, public art, and educational programming for thousands of students. \u00a0Our pristine forest hosts hikers and outdoor adventures alongside research and conservation projects which will serve to protect the environment for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>As a 100% member and donor supported organization, we could not fulfill this important mission without you. We hope you\u2019ll continue to support our efforts throughout the next 90 years.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/ways-of-giving\/\">Join or donate by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Holly, Ilex opaca, is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to the eastern United States. Ilex is the sole living genus in the holly family, Aquifoliaceae. 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