Japanese holly is a slow grower, reaching a maximum height of two to three meters over the years, making it ideal for a small garden. It can also be grown very well as a bonsai or planted as a hedge.
The berries of the Japanese holly look tempting but are poisonous
Unfortunately, Japanese holly is poisonous. The inconspicuous pale white flowers give rise to red or black berries that are quite tempting. If you have small children or pets playing in your garden, then Japanese holly should not necessarily be your first choice. It is better not to let small children play unsupervised near this plant and warn older children not to eat the berries.
The essentials in brief:
- Berries are poisonous
- Keep children and pets away from holly fruit
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Unfortunately, since the Japanese holly is poisonous, it does not necessarily belong in the family garden.