Holly Tree Collection

The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight (tapestry)
XIR172864 The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight (tapestry) by French School, (15th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; (add.info.: The Lady has the Unicorn; ); French

The carrying of the Holly Tree at Brough. 1827 (engraving)
5615952 The carrying of the Holly Tree at Brough. 1827 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Needle ice on Holly leaves (Ilex europaeus) in a woodland in Ambleside Cumbria UK. December 2008

Victorian greeting card of a robin perched on a holly tree, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603327 Victorian greeting card of a robin perched on a holly tree, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Title page from De Historia Stirpium Commentarii Insignes
STC172328 Title page from De Historia Stirpium Commentarii Insignes, by Leonard Fuchs (1501-66), engraved by Rodolphe Speckle (d.1550), published 1542 (coloured engraving) by Fullmaurer

Our Sentimental Garden: The Holly Tree (colour litho)
6028274 Our Sentimental Garden: The Holly Tree (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holly Tree)

The runaway couple (colour litho)
3105736 The runaway couple (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The runaway couple)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 59
Coleoptera: Cossonus tardii = Mesites tardii (Irish Cossonus Weevil) [Plant: Ilex aquifolium (Holly-tree)] Date: 1824-39

The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight (tapestry) (detail of 172864)
XIR320991 The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight (tapestry) (detail of 172864) by French School, (15th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny

Holly Tree, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730889 Holly Tree, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holly Tree)

Europe, Ireland, Roscommon. Close-up of sign on Holly Tree pub. Credit as: Dennis
Ireland, Roscommon. Close-up of sign on Holly Tree pub. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(RF)

Men cutting holly at Chislehurst, Kent. 1935

Men cutting holly for Christmas at Chislehurst, Kent. 1935

Holly (Ilex aquifolium), decorative panel C016 / 5918
Holly (Ilex aquifolium). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Holly stem xylem vessels SEM
Holly stem xylem vessels (Ilex aquifolium), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification x1700 at 10cm wide

Ilex aquifolium, common holly
Plate 1 from Traitae des Arbres et Arbustres (1852) by Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ilex aquifolium L. Houx commum, holly
An illustrative plate depicting holly tree foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Ilex aquifolium, holly
View of holly with berries covered in snow, in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Garden, January 2003

Ilex aquifolium XLVI, holly
An illustrative plate depicting holly tree foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Ilex aquifolium, English holly
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London

Needle ice on Holly leaves in a woodland in Ambleside Cumbria UK
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"The Holly Tree: A Symbol of Beauty, Strength, and Festivity" The holly tree has long been admired for its stunning appearance and rich symbolism. In the famous tapestry "The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight, " the holly tree takes center stage, representing sight as one of our senses. Its vibrant green leaves and bright red berries captivate our gaze. Delving deeper into its anatomy, we discover the intricate network of xylem vessels within its stem through a scanning electron microscope (SEM). These vessels play a crucial role in transporting water and nutrients throughout the tree. In Ambleside Cumbria UK, winter transforms the holly leaves into ethereal works of art as needle ice delicately forms on their surface. This enchanting phenomenon adds an extra layer of beauty to these already magnificent trees. Throughout history, artists have immortalized the holly tree's allure in various mediums. A Victorian greeting card from 1880 showcases a robin perched on a holly branch, evoking feelings of warmth and joy during Christmas time. In botanical illustrations like those found in De Historia Stirpium Commentarii Insignes or Curtis British Entomology Plate 59, we witness meticulous attention to detail that highlights every aspect of this beloved evergreen. "The Holly Tree" lithograph from Our Sentimental Garden captures its essence perfectly – elegant branches adorned with glossy leaves and scarlet berries against a serene backdrop. It reminds us why this plant holds such sentimental value for many. Even literature finds inspiration in the holly tree's presence. The runaway couple seeks refuge beneath its protective branches in another colorful lithograph artwork titled "The Runaway Couple. " Here it symbolizes safety amidst uncertainty. As we celebrate special occasions like Christmas, it is impossible to ignore how integral the holly tree has become to our traditions. Its image graces countless holiday cards worldwide – an enduring symbol of joyous festivities.