gallberry holly

Honeybees forage on gallberry holly for its abundant nectar and nutritious pollen during the late spring bloom period from May to June, yielding a dark, flavorful honey prized by beekeepers. As a dioecious evergreen shrub, both male and female plants attract bees, with males providing pollen essential for colony nutrition. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can spread via suckers, benefiting from pruning to control size and shape in garden settings.