Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork |
Holly Ilex aquifolium Cuilleann Family: Aquifoliaceae Flowering:May-August, fruiting through winter. Evergreen tree or shrub. Native. The small white flowers with 4 petals are followed by clusters of non-edible red berries. Leaves are a shiny dark green and have spiny edges, though the upper leaves are often without spines. Height: 3-15m. Very common throughout Ireland in hedges, woods and on roadsides More Trees... |
Holly, Ilex aquifolium, Cuilleann