Common Holly Tree – Ilex aquifolium | Evergreen Hedging & Garden Shrub | UK Hardy

Common Holly Tree – Ilex aquifolium | Evergreen Hedging & Garden Shrub | UK HardyCommon Holly Ilex Aquifolium Create a traditional British hedge with our native Common Holly. This classic evergreen is the iconic holly used for Christmas wreaths and decorations. Featuring glossy, dark green prickly leaves and bright red berries in winter, Common Holly provides year round screening, security, and wildlife value. As a UK native species, it's perfectly adapted to British conditions and supports local biodiversity. Key Features Classic

Ultimate Height: 2-4m

Colourful hedging and garden boundaries

Hardy: Reliable in UK gardens with some winter protection

See our comprehensive planting guide for step-by-step instructions

While it needs good soil and weather conditions

Wildlife friendly: Provides shelter and nesting sites for British birds and beneficial insects

The unique taste makes it a favourite among those who appreciate traditional apple varieties with character

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Renowned for its brilliant red new growth in spring that matures to glossy dark green

Position in full sun for the most abundant flowering - wisterias need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily

The tree provides a good wildlife habitat

tight spaces