Nature Example
Holly
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A small evergreen tree with shiny, spiky leaves and bright red berries in winter.
How to identify:
Look for its distinctive dark green, glossy leaves with sharp spines, and (on female trees) its bright red berries.
💡 Fun Facts
- Holly is a popular Christmas decoration because its green leaves and red berries provide colour in the middle of winter.
- Only female holly trees produce berries, but they need a male tree growing nearby to be pollinated.
- The leaves on the lower part of the tree are very spiky to stop animals like deer from eating them, while the leaves at the top of the tree are often smooth.