Holly Tree Facts

'Foresight', 'Truth', 'Fertility'.

Associated with fire.

It is considered unlucky to cut down this tree.

Romans sent boughs of holly to friends during Saturnalia winter festivals.

Druids wore in the hair to ward off evil spirits.

According to some old tales, Hollies scare off evil spirits and witches.

It is a white fine-grained wood and turns beautifully on a lathe.