male/female holly placement? - Knowledgebase Question

tiverton, ri
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Question by szmich
September 25, 2005
Is there a better place (upwind?, distance away from?, both in backyard?) for me to plant my male Blue Prince Holly in relation to my female Blue Princess Holly??


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Answer from NGA
September 25, 2005
Next to each other is the ideal, however the rule of thumb would be within about twenty five feet and on the same side of the house. They are dependent on insects to move the pollen so they need to be within easy flying distance. I hope this helps.

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