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French Holly and Hokkaido Holly
French holly was another name for the coral tree. It was a plant of the Caprilliacea family and the Viburni family. Hokkaido holly was also known as Hokkaido boxwood and belonged to the Celiadaceae family and the Celiadaceae family.
French holly is native to China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and other places; Hokkaido holly is native to Japan and was introduced to China in 1986.
Judging from the characteristics, the French holly had straight branches, grayish-brown bark, round skin holes, opposite leaves, long oval or inverted lanceolate-shaped, dark green on the surface, light green on the back, green all year round, flowering period from April to May, fruit maturity period from July to September, white bell-shaped flowers, orange-red fruit at first, then red gradually purple-black, like coral; The leaves of Hokkaido holly were thick leathery, smooth, dark green, and glossy. The edges of the leaves had obvious serrated teeth, shaped like small hooks. The flowers were small and inconspicuous, usually white or light green. They bloomed in spring, and the fruits were red berries, spherical, about 6 - 8 mm in diameter. They matured in winter, and the fruits could be preserved until spring.
In terms of usage, French holly was suitable for landscape plants. Its flowers were fragrant and its fruits were highly ornamental. It could also be used as a hedgerow or garden cluster plant. Because it had strong resistance and absorption ability to soot and toxic gases, it was suitable for urban greenery. Hokkaido holly was mainly used for fences and flower walls. It could also be used as isolation belts or green planting. It could also suppress its growth to make bonsai.
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2026-03-13 04:55
French holly, Hokkaido holly
French holly, or coral tree, was a plant of the Viburni family. The branches are straight, the bark is grayish brown, and there are round skin holes. The leaves are opposite, long oval or inverted lanceolate-shaped. The surface is dark green and bright, and the back is light green. It is green all year round. The flowering period is from April to May, and the fruit ripens from July to September. It is native to China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. From March to April, it blooms white bell-shaped flowers and is fragrant. After the flowers, oval fruits appear. At first, they are orange-red, and then the red gradually turns purple-black. They are like corals and are highly ornamental.
Hokkaido holly was actually the same type of plant as Hokkaido boxwood (known in some areas). It grew taller, had large leaves, and had a smooth surface that looked like it was coated with a layer of wax and had a leathery feel. In June, it would bloom pure and elegant flowers on the branches. It was evergreen all year round, resistant to high temperatures and cold temperatures of-20 ° C. After planting, it basically did not need to be taken care of. It could grow an average of one meter per year and was suitable for making green fences in the yard.
There were obvious differences between them in terms of botany classification, morphological characteristics, growth habits, ornamental value, etc.
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2026-03-23 01:07
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Holly was a winter flower native to North America. It belonged to the holly family of the holly family. The tree was 2-3 meters tall and would shed its leaves in winter. The fruit of the North American holly was red and very bright, so it was widely used in Europe and the United States to cut branches for decoration and landscape beautification. In China, a large number of North American holly was imported every year, and the sales price was relatively high. The breeding methods of North American holly included cutting and sowing, while the maintenance method required proper fertilizer and regular trimming. In addition, the North American holly was also suitable as an indoor or outdoor potted plant, which could be used to decorate the festive atmosphere. As for why the price of North American holly was higher, it might be because the cost of import was higher, and domestic holly could not compare with the color and richness of its fruit.
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2025-01-14 02:09
The difference between holly and common holly
North American holly was the common name for holly. It was a plant of the holly family. It was a perennially shrub that shed its leaves in autumn and winter. The tree was 2 - 3 meters tall and was a shallow-rooted tree species. It was native to North America and was currently cultivated all over the world. The flowering period was from April to May, and the fruit ripening period was from September to November. After the fruit matured, it would turn from green to red as the weather became colder and the temperature difference between day and night became larger. The fruit would not fall in winter. It was an excellent fruit viewing plant and was widely used in household potted plants and flower arrangements.
Common holly (scientific name: It grows in the 500 - 1000m hillside evergreen broad-leaved forest and the forest edge. It is a warm-temperature tree species with strong cold resistance. It is suitable to be planted in moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil. It is resistant to trimming and harmful gases. The flowering period is from April to June, and the fruiting period is from July to December. The height of the plant can reach 13 meters, and the bark is gray-black. The twigs of the year are light gray, the young twigs are puberulous, the leaves are oval or lanceolate-shaped, the flowers are light purple or purple-red, the fruits are long spherical, and when ripe, they are red. The wood can be used as raw materials for fine work, and the leaves, fruits, bark and root bark can be used as medicine.
In summary, the two types of plants (North American holly is a perennial shrub, common holly is an evergreen tree), tree height (North American holly is 2 - 3 meters long, while ordinary holly can reach 13 meters), leaf growth (North American holly leaves leaves in autumn and winter, while ordinary holly is evergreen), flowering period (North American holly leaves from April to May, ordinary holly leaves from April to June), fruit period (North American holly leaves from September to November, ordinary holly leaves from July to December), origin (North American holly leaves are native to North America, ordinary holly leaves are distributed in Japan, China and other places), and so on.
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2026-03-12 11:10
North American holly picture and holly difference
The holly is an evergreen tree belonging to the holly family. The height of the tree is up to 13 meters. The bark is grayish black. The young branches are light gray. The young branches are puberulous, cylindrical, with fine edges. Leaves oval-shaped or lanceolate-shaped, sparsely ovate, 5 - 11 cm long, apex acuminate, base cuneiform, crenate, glabrous. Flowering period from April to June, fruit period from July to December, fruit long spherical, red when ripe.
The North American holly was a decision-making shrub of the holly family. The tree was 2 - 3 meters tall. In autumn and winter, the leaves would fall off. The fruit was spherical and berry, about 5 - 8 mm in diameter. There was a black "small dot" on the top of the fruit. The fruit stalk was very short, as if it was directly attached to the branch. The small red fruit could hang on the branch until the next year. The fruit viewing period was nearly half a year. The viewing period of the branches with fruit could last about one month (if it was properly maintained, it might last longer). The leaves were oval or obovate-oval, with hard tooth-like serrations at the edge of the leaves. The leaves had web-like veins, and the petioles were long and covered with a layer of white hair. The back of the leaves was also white and hairy.
From the appearance, holly was an evergreen tree. The shape, size, color, and texture of its leaves were different from that of North American holly. Moreover, holly had a shorter fruit period and the shape of its fruit was also different from North American holly. Since you can't provide pictures directly, you can enter the relevant name through the search engine to see the comparison of the two pictures, so that you can see the difference more intuitively.
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2026-04-02 18:18
Which is better, French holly or Japanese holly?
French holly and Japanese holly had their own characteristics, and it was difficult to determine which was better.
From the perspective of plant classification, French holly was a plant of the Caprilliaceous family and Viburni. Its branches were straight, its bark was grayish brown, and it had round skin holes. Its leaves were opposite, long oval or inverted lanceolate-shaped. The surface was dark green and bright, and the back was light green. It was green all year round. The flowering period was from April to May, and the fruit ripening period was from July to September. From March to April, white bell-shaped flowers bloomed and were fragrant. The fruit that appeared after the flowering period was orange-red at first and then gradually turned purple-black. It was like coral and was very ornamental. It was native to China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It liked warm, humid, and sunny environments. It was cold-resistant and slightly shade-resistant. It grew best in fertile neutral soil. It was also drought-resistant, cold-resistant, and had a high survival rate. It was the first choice for winter engineering seedlings and was often used in gardens.
Japanese holly was a large evergreen shrub of the Ligustrum species of the oleacea family. It was 3 - 5 meters tall and hairless. Its leaves were round and thicker than that of Ligustrum. It bloomed in June and bore fruit in November. It was native to Japan and was cultivated all over China. It was also distributed in southern Korea. It was born in low-altitude forests or shrubs. It was often used as a hedgerow in gardens and greenery. It was also made into spherical, cylindrical, square, and other shapes. It was a commonly used garden plant.
The two grew at similar speeds and were suitable for growing in warm environments. They had strong adaptability and good ornamental value.
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2026-03-12 11:29
Which is better, French holly or Hokkaido holly?
French holly and Hokkaido holly each had their own characteristics and advantages. It was difficult to determine which one was better. It depended on the specific needs and application scenarios.
The French holly was a plant of the Viburni family of the Caprilariaceous family. Its branches were straight, its bark was grayish brown, and its leaves were opposite, long oval or inverted lanceolate-shaped. The surface was dark green and bright, and the back was light green. It was green all year round. It blooms small white bell-shaped flowers between March and April. It is fragrant. After the flower, an oval-shaped fruit appears. It is orange-red at first, and then the red color gradually changes to purple-black. It looks like coral and is very ornamental. It was native to China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It liked warm, humid, and sunny environments. It was cold-resistant and slightly shade-resistant. It grew best in fertile neutral soil and had strong resistance and absorption ability to soot and toxic gases. It was suitable for urban hedges or gardens.
Hokkaido holly, also known as Hokkaido boxwood, was an evergreen broad-leaved tree species belonging to the Cefalace family and the Cefalace family. It was native to Japan and was introduced to China in 1986. Its leaves were thick leathery, smooth, dark green and glossy, and the edges of the leaves had obvious serrated edges that looked like small hooks. Its flowers are small and inconspicuous, usually white or light green. It blossoms in spring, and its fruit is a red berry, spherical, about 6 - 8 mm in diameter. It matures in winter, and the fruit can last until spring. It is often used for garden greenery, especially for festive decorations. It had a particularly good ability to resist cold. It could be planted in the open air in Beijing and even in the northeast. It could also be used to make bonsai by suppressing its growth. If it was used to make green fences, it was easy to plant. It was evergreen all year round, resistant to high temperatures and cold temperatures of-20 degrees Celsius. After planting, it basically did not need to be taken care of. It could grow an average of one meter tall a year.
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2026-03-14 13:28
The difference between French Holly and Hokkaido Holly
The French holly was a coral tree, a plant of the Caprilliacea family and the Viburni family, while the Hokkaido holly was actually the Hokkaido boxwood, which was different from the French holly in many ways.
1. ** Different families **: French holly belongs to the Viburnu of the Caprilariacea family; Hokkaido holly belongs to a different family.
2. ** In terms of shape and characteristics **
- ** Branches and bark **: French holly has straight branches, grayish-brown bark, and round calypses; Hokkaido holly (Hokkaido boxwood) does not mention that the bark has round calypses and other characteristics, and the two branches may have differences in thickness, texture, etc.
- ** Leaves **: French holly leaves are opposite, long oval or inverted lanceolate-shaped, dark green on the surface and light green on the back; Hokkaido holly (Hokkaido boxwood) leaves are large, the surface is as smooth as a layer of wax, and has a leather feel.
3. ** Growth habits **
- ** Cold Resistance **: Hokkaido holly (Hokkaido boxwood) can resist the cold of-20 degrees; no indication that French holly has the same cold resistance.
- ** Adaptability to the environment **: Hokkaido holly (Hokkaido boxwood) grows at a high height. It may be affected by the tropical climate. Its leaves are large to absorb moisture from the air. French holly is native to China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and other places. It likes warm, humid and sunny environments. It is cold-resistant and slightly shade-resistant. It grows best in fertile neutral soil.
4. ** Landscape value **
- French holly blooms white bell-shaped flowers from March to April. It is fragrant and has oval fruits after the flowers. At first, it is orange-red and then turns purple-black. It looks like coral and is highly ornamental. Hokkaido holly (Hokkaido boxwood) blooms pure and elegant flowers on the branches in June.
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2026-03-18 08:24
The difference between holly and North American holly
The holly is an evergreen tree of the holly family. Its scientific name is Irex Chinensis. It is distributed in Japan, China and other places. It grows in the evergreen broad-leaved forest on the hillside of 500 - 1000m and the edge of the forest. It is a warm temperate-zone tree species with strong cold resistance. The height of the plant is up to 13 meters, the flowering period is from April to June, and the fruit period is from July to December. Its wood and bark had many uses, and its leaves, fruits, bark, and root bark could be used as medicine.
North American holly was the common name for holly in rotation. It was a evergreen shrub of the holly family. It shed its leaves in autumn and winter. The tree was 2 - 3 meters tall and was a shallow-rooted tree species. It blooms in spring and bears fruits in autumn. The fruits are green at first and turn red in October. The fruits can be hung until April and May of the following year. It was a common fresh cut flower and was more expensive. Potted North American holly was a hot seller. Its flower language was a symbol of tenacity, longevity, happiness, and good luck. It was an excellent ornamental tree species for cutting branches in autumn and winter in gardens, beautification of the environment, and potted plants.
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2026-07-21 21:52
Which is better, Hokkaido holly or French holly?
Hokkaido holly and French holly each have their own characteristics. It is difficult to determine which is better. The following is an analysis from several aspects:
** 1. Growth habits **
1. ** Cold Resistance **
- Hokkaido holly has strong cold-resistance and is suitable for planting in the north of the Yangtze River basin. It can adapt to colder climates.
- French holly had a relatively weak tolerance to cold and was more suitable for warm and humid environments. It was more common in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China.
2. ** Soil adaptability **
- Hokkaido holly was fond of moist soil and avoided acidic soil. It had certain special requirements for soil.
- French holly preferred fertile neutral soil, but it could also grow in acidic and slightly acidic soil.
3. ** Falling Leaves **
- Hokkaido holly was an evergreen shrub that would not wither in winter.
- French holly was also an evergreen plant.
** 2. Ornamental characteristics **
1. ** Flowering and fruiting period **
- Hokkaido holly blooms from March to June and bears fruit from August to September.
- French holly blooms from April to May, and ripens from July to September. The flowers are white bell-shaped flowers, fragrant, and the fruit is orange-red at first, then the red gradually turns purple-black, like coral. It is very ornamental.
2. ** Overall Form **
- The leaves of Hokkaido holly were lush and dark green. The branches were smooth and dense. The internodes of the twigs were 3 - 8mm long. The leaves were very small and grew facing each other. They were leathery, oval or lanceolate-shaped, and 1.4 - 3 cm long.
- French holly has straight branches, grayish-brown bark, round skin holes, opposite leaves, long oval or inverted lanceolate-shaped, dark green on the surface, light green on the back, green all year round.
** 3. Landscape usage **
1. ** In terms of green fences **
- Hokkaido holly was more resistant to trimming, strong cold resistance, fast growth, good resistance, and could absorb harmful gases. It was often used as a fence in gardens to serve as a barrier and protection, especially suitable for the needs of garden fences in the northern region.
- The French holly grew fast, was resistant to trimming, was easy to shape, and had a strong absorption ability for toxic gases. It was often used as a green fence or green wall in urban residential areas, factories, roads, schools, etc. It was more commonly used in garden hedges in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
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2026-07-28 09:35
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