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SWBTATTReg

(24,094 posts)
1. Boy, he's got a safe spot, w/ those sharp-edged leaves there to protect him! Help me w/ my spotty memory,
Tue Jun 25, 2024, 07:28 PM
Jun 2024

what type of plants are those w/ those sharp leaves?

elleng

(136,071 posts)
2. Right, protective hedge!
Tue Jun 25, 2024, 07:30 PM
Jun 2024

Sorry can't name it, and landlord's away.

Holly:

Proudlove1991
If Holly (Ilex aquifolium) finds its leaves are being nibbled by deer, it switches genes on to make them spiky when they regrow. So on taller Holly trees, the upper leaves (which are out of reach) have smooth edges, while the lower leaves are prickly From @LeifBersweden on twitter

SWBTATTReg

(24,094 posts)
3. Thank you so much! I guessed Holly XXX, but wasn't sure. I do know that it's sharp as heck and not to run into it,
Tue Jun 25, 2024, 07:35 PM
Jun 2024

which I have done accidently (ouch!). I used to take cuttings of it and distribute around my garden flowers / plants to protect them, but ha ha heh, I ended up getting myself poked!!

SWBTATTReg

(24,094 posts)
5. Really. A nice safe spot for you too! Heaven forbid, but if anyone jumps you, they are in for a rude awakening!
Tue Jun 25, 2024, 07:48 PM
Jun 2024

I wonder if you get the red berries yet (are they that mature?). I think they are poison too (the berries). I used to watch out that my cats wouldn't bother them.

elleng

(136,071 posts)
6. holly berries have come and gone.
Tue Jun 25, 2024, 08:19 PM
Jun 2024

NO ONE close enough here to damage me or anyone. Friend visits 2x week, and family finally returning from beach!

WINE berries just about ripe.

SWBTATTReg

(24,094 posts)
7. Good for you, and the wine berries are just about ready...sounds fun, if you're planning on picking them,
Tue Jun 25, 2024, 08:25 PM
Jun 2024

making some homemade wine.

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