Ilex Aquifolium 1.2-1.5m - English Holly
Ilex Aquifolium (English Holly) 1.2-1.5m is a premium-sized evergreen hedging plant renowned for its glossy, dark green spiny leaves and vibrant red berries in winter. This native British species creates a dense, impenetrable hedge that provides year-round privacy and security whilst adding traditional charm to any garden.
Key Features
- Dense, evergreen foliage with distinctive spiny leaves
- Bright red berries from autumn through winter (on female plants)
- Excellent for formal hedging and topiary
- Highly tolerant of shade and exposed positions
- Slow to moderate growth rate: 20-40cm per year
- Supplied at 1.2-1.5m height - instant impact
- Ultimate height: 4-8m if left untrimmed
Planting & Care
English Holly thrives in most soil types and positions, from full sun to deep shade. Plant 3-4 plants per metre for hedging. Trim once a year in late summer to maintain shape. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance once established, making it ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens - the berries provide vital winter food for birds.
Perfect for creating traditional British hedges, boundary screening, or specimen planting in formal gardens. This 1.2-1.5m size provides immediate structure and privacy.
Ilex Aquifolium (English Holly) 1.2-1.5m is a premium-sized evergreen hedging plant renowned for its glossy, dark green spiny leaves and vibrant red berries in winter. This native British species creates a dense, impenetrable hedge that provides year-round privacy and security whilst adding traditional charm to any garden.
Key Features
- Dense, evergreen foliage with distinctive spiny leaves
- Bright red berries from autumn through winter (on female plants)
- Excellent for formal hedging and topiary
- Highly tolerant of shade and exposed positions
- Slow to moderate growth rate: 20-40cm per year
- Supplied at 1.2-1.5m height - instant impact
- Ultimate height: 4-8m if left untrimmed
Planting & Care
English Holly thrives in most soil types and positions, from full sun to deep shade. Plant 3-4 plants per metre for hedging. Trim once a year in late summer to maintain shape. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance once established, making it ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens - the berries provide vital winter food for birds.
Perfect for creating traditional British hedges, boundary screening, or specimen planting in formal gardens. This 1.2-1.5m size provides immediate structure and privacy.
Original: $71.49
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$21.45Description
Ilex Aquifolium (English Holly) 1.2-1.5m is a premium-sized evergreen hedging plant renowned for its glossy, dark green spiny leaves and vibrant red berries in winter. This native British species creates a dense, impenetrable hedge that provides year-round privacy and security whilst adding traditional charm to any garden.
Key Features
- Dense, evergreen foliage with distinctive spiny leaves
- Bright red berries from autumn through winter (on female plants)
- Excellent for formal hedging and topiary
- Highly tolerant of shade and exposed positions
- Slow to moderate growth rate: 20-40cm per year
- Supplied at 1.2-1.5m height - instant impact
- Ultimate height: 4-8m if left untrimmed
Planting & Care
English Holly thrives in most soil types and positions, from full sun to deep shade. Plant 3-4 plants per metre for hedging. Trim once a year in late summer to maintain shape. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance once established, making it ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens - the berries provide vital winter food for birds.
Perfect for creating traditional British hedges, boundary screening, or specimen planting in formal gardens. This 1.2-1.5m size provides immediate structure and privacy.
