The most prominent symptom of Sever's disease is heel pain which is usually aggravated by physical activity such as walking, running or jumping. The pain is localised to the posterior and plantar side of the heel over the calcaneal apophysis.everâs disease is self-recovering, meaning that it will go away on its own when the foot is used less or when the bone is through growing. The condition is not expected to create any long-term disability, and expected to subside in 2â8 weeks.
Site Selection. Most holly shrubs and trees prefer a full-sun to light-shade location with moist soil that drains well. Varieties such as American holly (Ilex opaca: USDA zones 5 to 9) and yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria; USDA zones 7 to 9) are versatile and shade-tolerant.
It helps to spread a few inches of organic mulch over the planting area to hold moisture in the soil. Japanese holly plants do best in zones 6-7 or 8, depending on the cultivar. In the north, cold weather can damage the foliage of the species plant, so youâll want to select a cultivar that is slightly hardier. When you are figuring out how to care for Japanese holly, pruning is important. You can trim off branch tips to remove dead wood and make the shape more aesthetically appealing.