How to Grow and Care for English Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
WEBDec 25, 2021 · Full-size I. aquifolium plants require plenty of space, so they are best grown as specimen trees, or part of a hedge of hollies planted side by side. They can spread up to 25 feet and you’ll need at least two, a male and a female, if you want the evergreens to produce berries.
Ilex aquifolium - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBThis slow-growing tree can reach 30 to 50 feet tall and 15 to 25 feet wide. It can be allowed to grow to its full height or pruned and trained as a 10 or 15-foot hedge. It has an erect, pyramidal habit, and is densely branched. The leaves are leathery, glossy, dark green, and have spiny teeth.
Holly Hedging Guide | A guide to Holly (Ilex) hedge plants - Hedges …
WEBChoose Ilex aquifolium for its distinguishing foliage that makes a beautifully classic, ornamental hedge. Suitable for hedge heights up to 4m, it creates a tall decorative display that forms an effective privacy screen, wind break and intruder deterrent.
English Holly Hedge Plants | Ilex aquifolium | Hedges Direct
WEBEnglish Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a beautiful and versatile evergreen hedge. It is notable for its distinctive prickly leaves - deep green and glossy, its bright-red winter berries and attractive ornamental aesthetic.
18 Types of Holly Plants - The Spruce
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Name: English holly, Christmas holly (Ilex aquifolium) Native Area: Europe, Asia, Africa; USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9; Height: 30-50 ft. Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
Ilex aquifolium - Wikipedia
WEBIlex aquifolium, the holly, common holly, English holly, European holly, or occasionally Christmas holly, is a species of flowering plant in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia.
English Holly Plant Care - Tips For Growing ... - Gardening Know How
WEBDec 22, 2022 · English holly plants (Ilex aquifolium) are the quintessential hollies, short broadleaf evergreen trees with dense, dark-green glossy leaves. Females produce bright berries. If you are interested in growing English hollies or just want a …
Ilex aquifolium ‘Ferox Argentea’ (English Holly) - Gardenia
WEBAward-winning Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea' (English Holly) is a large, bushy evergreen shrub with small, shiny, spiny leaves, both on the upper leaf surface and along the edges. Borne on rich purple twigs, the foliage is adorned with broad creamy-white edges.
How To Grow & Care For Ilex 'Holly' | Horticulture.co.uk
WEBOct 2, 2023 · Ilex aquifolium is native to the UK and easy to grow. Learn to plant, propagate & care for Holly with Elizabeth Waddington's guide.
How to Grow Holly - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
WEBHolly, Ilex aquifolium, typically has dark green, spiny leaves and bright red berries. However, there are many different varieties of holly with different coloured laves and berries – more than 400 from around the world.
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