Holly Green (Ilex aquifolium) is an instantly recognisable prickly evergreen shrub or small tree. The deep green leaves provide an excellent backdrop to the vibrant red berries in winter.

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Use for... a tidy dense hedge or ornamental shrub.

Growth rate... slow to average 20-30cm per year.

Ideal hedge height... Holly Green (Ilex aquifolium) is suitable for hedging 90-200cm in height.

Situation & soil... Holly Green (Ilex aquifolium) will grow in any reasonable well drained soil and shaded areas. We recommend Rootgrow and Bonemeal when planting to get your new hedge off to a great start.

Plant description... these are 30-40cm high plants in 9cm pots easy to transport and easy to plant. A typical plant may be seen in the photo above.

Planting distance... we recommend for a Holly Green (Ilex aquifolium) hedge 3-5 plants per metre in a single row.

Planting season... these are pot grown so can be planted any time of the year.

Trim in... summer.

Other species to consider... Holly Blue (Ilex meservae Blue Princess), Holly Silver Variegated (Ilex argentea marginata), Holly Golden Variegated (Ilex x altaclerensis Golden King) for variations in leaf colour. 

Delivery information... delivery is quick and free on all orders over £50 (our minimum order requirement), we do not require a signature on delivery so it is convenient too, complete delivery information may be found on our delivery page.