Holly Green

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Common names:	Houx vert (fr.)
Color :	Green
Availability:	Climate conditions affect amount of berries each year Keep Holly loosely packed in a moisture retaining box or bag. It is important to maintain a light level of humidity but mist with caution as it could cause molding and spotting on the foliage. Holly is very sensitive to temperature changes and dryness and should be protected from freezing temperatures, which will cause the berries and foliage to blacken.
General Comments:	- It is best stored just above freezing, 35 degrees Fahrenheit (or 1 or 2 degrees), with the box closed at all times. - Stems are dipped in preservative solution before shipping GRADING Boxes contain mixed grading, containing both small stems and large, multilateral branches - for tight bouquet work it is best to use bagged holly, which contain smaller pieces. Larger branches can also be broken down to individual stems.(see grading section below)

Evergreens and Cedar - Keep at constant temperature of 35 F (2C) in closed waxed box to prevent drying
Holly - Store at a constant 35 F ( 2 C) in waxed box with plastic insert that permits some air circulation - Ensure that it is not kept even briefly at freezing temperatures. Holly is quite sensitive to freezing. It will last 6-8 weeks in the box if handled properly.
When using in floral arrangements, Holly lasts longer when stems are kept in water

Evergreens and Cedar - Grading is typicaly done by weight - Boughs are 45cm to 70cm and Tips are 25cm to 40 cm
Holly - boxes contain mixed grading, containing both small stems and large, multilateral branches - for tight bouquet work it is best to use bagged holly, which contain smaller pieces. Larger branches can also be broken down to individual stems.

Bagged Holly tends to have smaller, shorter stems than boxed Holly.
Bagged Holly is available in 1lb & 1/2 lb bags.
Boxed Holly is available in "Reg" & "Tips" -- tips boxes tend to contain more one-stem pieces and "Reg" tends to contain more Holly with more laterals.
Boxed Holly, regardless of size, will likely contain both branches and stems.
Offered in 5lb & 10lb boxes - the larger the box, the larger the pieces can be.
To order the biggest, most ornemental Holly pieces, order a 10lb "Reg" box.

Branches - availlable in regular or "tips" and generally offered in grading as follows:

Evergreens and Cedar - Product should have rich green color with no dry tips - Boxes should be shipped in constant temperature of 35 F (2 C) with controlled humidity
Holly - Leaves should be firm and glossy and berries bright and firmly attached to stem, with very little dropping
- Stems should be dipped in preservative solution after harvesting
- Pack Holly in moisture retaining box with plastic insert that allows air circulation
- Pre cool boxes (just above freezing) for minimum of 24 hours before shipping
-Transport at constant 35 F temperature, with controlled humidity