Outdoor Life
Related: About this forumSWBTATTReg
(24,011 posts)what type of plants are those w/ those sharp leaves?
elleng
(135,794 posts)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
(24,011 posts)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!!
elleng
(135,794 posts)Last edited Tue Jun 25, 2024, 08:18 PM - Edit history (1)
SWBTATTReg
(24,011 posts)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
(135,794 posts)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
(24,011 posts)making some homemade wine.
elleng
(135,794 posts)Neighbor has made pie, I think.