Most holly tree species are evergreen, but that doesn’t mean they keep their leaves forever. Rather, instead of losing all their leaves each autumn, they shed a few each year. Normally, a few older holly leaves will turn yellow … See more

If your holly tree was planted or moved in the past year, it’s likely that stunted growth, excessive leaf yellowing or a sickly appearance are caused by ‘transplant stress’. This occurs when the roots are suddenly fl… See more

Why do holly leaves often become spotty after they turn yellow or brown? Yellow leaves, which are soon going to be shed, are in a weakened state, which makes them susceptible to fungal infections from a range of dif… See more

‘Scorch’ refers to brown, withered tips or edgesof otherwise green leaves. It happens when the leaves are losing more moisture to the air than the roots can replace. This is caused by either simple drought (the roots don’t have … See more