“Heigh-ho! Sing, heigh-ho! Unto the green Holly: /Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly…” A group song from As You Like It, Act II, Sc. 7.
Ilex opaca, commonly known as American Holly, are evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs used as ornamental plants. It’s commonly used in Christmas decorations, known for its bright red drupes. These fruits are toxic to humans but make a tasty treat for birds and other animals, helping to disperse the seeds. They are generally slow-growing, and some species can get up to 82 ft. tall.