Uk holly is this a shrub or tree

[paulb2785]

I see holly as a shrub 

not a tree now council have put tpo on holly in woods can this be done can I prove holly is a shrub what is your evidence to prove 

tried to do a poll but won’t let me 

Edited January 1, 2019 by paulb2785

[The avantgardener]

Holly is a shrub that happens to grow up to 15m and can live for 300 years, so it can also be considered a tree worth putting a TPO on.

[Marc Lewis]

It is a woody plant so can be considered a tree.

[gobbypunk]

Hi I have 2 Holly saw logs in my yard and they are defo from a tree 5/6ft long 14/16 inch diameter, defo tree trunks.

[Mark J]

Holly is a tree that can be maintained as a shrub. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/11226539/Trees-vs-shrubs-the-long-and-short-of-it.html

[trigger_andy]

This is one of the Hollys out front of my house. Sure looks like a tree to me. 

[paulb2785]

See on woodland trust says it’s a shrub and on the rhs site says a shrub but can be a tree 

 

 

[trigger_andy]

1 minute ago, paulb2785 said:

See on woodland trust says it’s a shrub and on the rhs site says a shrub but can be a tree 

 

 

Woodland trust also says this; 

What does holly look like?

Overview: mature trees can grow up to 15m and live for 300 years.

 

 

[MattyF]

It is a woody plant so can be considered a tree.

As mark says a TPO covers any woody plant so wether it’s a tree or shrub is irrelevant..you can’t touch it end of ... unless you have obtained written permission.

[Stubby]

Its a tree for me . I remember felling one that was 3ft + at the fat end . Had a Victorian nail in the middle ! ?