What is eating my holly leaves?

What is eating my holly leaves?

Holly loopers are caterpillars that eat the edges of holly leaves, leaving behind unsightly notches. Weevils also leave notches, but they are often round. Weevils live in the soil or in leaf debris and emerge to eat holly leaves at night, making control difficult.

What plants do rabbits not like?

20 Flowers and Plants Rabbits Hate

• Sweet Alyssum. Lobularia maritima bears clusters of tiny white, lavender, violet or pink flowers in spring.
• Lantana. Sun-loving lantana bears flower clusters that look like brightly-colored confetti.
• Cleome.
• Pot Marigold.
• Geraniums.
• Wax Begonia.
• Strawflower.
• Snapdragon.

What shrubs will rabbits not eat?

Rabbits generally don’t like the prickliness or the flavor and aroma of shrubs such as:

• Holly.
• Juniper.
• Oregon grape.
• Currant or gooseberry.
• Turpentine bush.
• Lavender.
• Rosemary.
• Jojoba.

What do you spray holly bushes with?

Horticultural Oils One of the less toxic pesticides available for holly plants is horticultural oil. This pesticide, sprayed thoroughly with special attention to the undersides of the leaves, smothers insects on the holly.

How do you treat holly fungus?

In nurseries, apply a fungi- cide (See Table 1) every 10 to 14 days starting at bud break until all new growth matures. In land- scapes, apply fungicides only to plants previously damaged by disease. Begin fungicide sprays at leaf-out and repeat every 10 to 14 days until shoot growth has stopped.

Are holly berries good for you?

When taken by mouth: Holly BERRIES are poisonous and UNSAFE for use. Eating berries may be deadly. There isn’t enough reliable information available to know if holly LEAVES are safe to eat. The leaves can cause side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach and intestinal problems.

What time of year should holly bushes be trimmed?

The best time to prune a deciduous holly is in spring as it produces optimal berry growth. For evergreen hollies, prune in the dead of winter when they’re dormant – try pruning in December and using the branches as a holiday decor.