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Old 06-16-2012, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
We have holly, veburnum and lagustrom, (excuse my spelling, you know what I mean)! I enjoy all three. Holly is a healthy grower, I love the red berries, and the birds love to build nests in it. I think that Lagustrom grows faster. I like Crepe Myrtle but since we're snow birds, we prefer things that flourish in the winter.
Yes, Holly holds it's rich green color. Also, Holly good for close to house, by windows, because they have these sharp needle like leaves, that will deter, someone close to windows!!! They grow pretty fast also.