Will Hollies Grow Back? - Knowledgebase Question

Upper Burrell, PA
Avatar for gsedlacko
Question by gsedlacko
March 20, 2000
I planted Holly bushes last fall, and they were looking wonderful until this winter came and the deer had nothing else to eat. All the leaves on the shrubs are gone, except for a few that must have been to difficult for the deer to get to. Will these leaves grow back or did the deer do the ultimate damage to them?


Image
Answer from NGA
March 20, 2000
If the trees had become well established before winter, and the roots are healthy, there is a good chance they will come back even denser than they were before. You might want to take steps to stop the deer browse, however , since unfortunately they are creatures of habit and will feed repeatedly on the same plants which could ultimately cause the plants to give up and die or at least keep them looking pretty shabby.

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by Newyorkrita and is called "Siberian Iris China Spring "

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.