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Holly Trees (Ilex spp.)

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From: Tina Kough City: Metamora, IL
is a holly tree a broadleaf or needleleaf and is it an angiosperm or a gymnosperm
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Dear Tina, Holly species (Ilex spp.) are angiosperms and broadleaf. Most holly species are classified as evergreen (American holly). However, there are a small number of deciduous hollies (winterberry). Hope this answers your question!
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