£24.02
English Holly is a hardy evergreen with glossy, spiky leaves and bright red winter berries. Its dense growth makes it perfect for hedging and garden boundaries.
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The English Holly *Ilex aquifolium*, reaching 80/100cm in its 2-litre pot, is a lovely specimen that’s ready to settle into your garden nicely. This particular size gives your holly a brilliant head start, perfect for creating an impressive hedge or bringing some evergreen colour to your flower beds. English Holly remains a treasured British native, well-known for its prickly, shiny dark green foliage that’s become synonymous with festive decorations. As this young plant matures, it’ll develop that thick, compact growth pattern that makes holly excellent for screening and creating natural boundaries.
Though still establishing itself at this stage, this holly has the potential to become a sizeable shrub or modest tree, possibly growing up to 15 metres if left unpruned – but it responds well to regular trimming to maintain your preferred size. During late spring, you’ll notice delicate white blooms appearing, which will develop into those famous scarlet berries come autumn, provided you have both male and female specimens in your garden. These vibrant berries provide vital nourishment for garden birds throughout the colder months when other food sources become scarce.
Holly proves itself as a resilient performer, tolerating various soil conditions and weather patterns. As a native species, it thrives in our local climate whilst offering excellent support for indigenous wildlife. Birds frequently choose its dense branches for nesting sites, and it serves as a host plant for holly blue butterflies.
Plant your holly in sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It’s not fussy about soil type but prefers it a bit on the acidic side. Water regularly until it’s settled in, especially during dry spells. A yearly feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring will keep it ticking over nicely. Prune in winter or early spring to keep it in shape. Remember, only female plants produce berries, and they need a male nearby for pollination.
**Ultimate height**
Higher than 12 metres
**Time to ultimate height**
20–50 years
**Ultimate spread**
4–8 metres
1x 80/100cm Holly plant supplied in a 2L pot.
**🇬🇧 UK grown by ourselves at our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire.**
Shaw Green Trees aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
Seeds
We generally send seeds out via Royal Mail Second Class. It’s the safest and easiest way to deliver seeds.
Young Trees
Young trees (Less than 1.2m) will generally be sent via Evri.
Larger quantities of young trees will be sent via ParcelForce or pallet courier..
Huge Trees
Some of our huge trees are too tall to be sent via a courier. They are generally only available for collection from our nursery, local delivery or via occasionally pallet courier. This will be shown on the individual product page.
Located in Euxton, West Lancashire, our business is dedicated to providing high-quality UK-grown trees and seeds.
With a focus on sustainability and local sourcing, we offer a diverse range of tree species, ensuring that our customers receive the finest selection of UK-native trees and seeds.
From majestic oaks to delicate blossoms, our stock is carefully cultivated to thrive in the British climate, making it the perfect choice for both amateur gardeners and seasoned professionals.
With a commitment to environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction, we aim to be your reliable ally in crafting stunning and eco-conscious landscapes throughout the UK.
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