Holly Trees

[JustChillin]

I bought two Holly Trees recently and put them into planters. One has prickly leaves, the other smooth. Initially they wer both doing well, but now after 4 months, the leaves are starting to fall off the smooth leaved one. Could anyone advise what might be causing this? I can't see any plant pests on the leaves. I have put some slug pellets around it, as a precaution. We do have quite a lot of cats in the area. Could they be killing it off by peeing on it?

[heathfield]

Holly hates having its roots disturbed. It can develop what's called 'transplant shock', where, as in your case, all the leaves fall off. But don't worry, they'll re-grow eventually. Keep the soil moist, but don't over-water.

[JustChillin]

Thank you for your advice.