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The berries of Japanese holly look tempting, but are poisonous
Is the Japanese holly poisonous?
The Japanese holly grows slowly and becomes high two to three meters high over the years, so it fits perfectly into a small garden. In addition, it can be very good as Bonsai pull or plant as a hedge.
Unfortunately, the Japanese holly is poisonous. The inconspicuous pale white flowers form red or black berries, which seem quite tempting. If you have small children or pets playing in your yard, then Japanese holly should not necessarily be the plant of your choice. It is better not to let small children play unattended near this plant and warn older children before eating the berries.
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As the Japanese holly is unfortunately poisonous, it does not necessarily belong in the family garden.