We have quite a few holly trees and shrubs in the Ozarks Arboretum - some are evergreen and keep their leaves over winter and some are deciduous. The deciduous holly, Ilex decidua, loses its leaves to show off its lovely red berries. The berries ripen in September and persist until mid-March when new growth begins. Birds, deer and opossums are attracted to the fruit. … [Read more...] about Holly for the holidays