On Sat, 29 Mar 2003 08:03:29 +0000, Hussein M.
wrotc:

On Sat, 29 Mar 2003 07:38:13 +0000, Hussein M.
wrotc:

With regards Holly in the wild, is there a preponderance of one sex
over the other? Did the nurserymen get fed up binning so many (already
fairly mature) plants?

Forgot to mention. With C. sativa, vegetative propagation (cuttings)
have the same sex as the plant from which the material was taken.

Same with Ilex?

Remind me not to make a habit of talking to myself!

Vegetative propagation of Ilex aquifolium does seem a little
arduous:

Cuttings of almost ripe wood with a heel, August in a shaded position
in a cold frame. Leave for 12 months before potting up.
Layering in October. Takes 2 years.

Huss


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