English Holly Hedging 20/30cm Potted (Ilex Aquifolium)

English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) offers dense, evergreen coverage for wildlife-friendly privacy hedges and garden borders. At 20/30cm tall and grown in P9 pots, it is resilient to cold, tolerant of shade, and provides key year-round shelter for birds.

Benefits and Features

• Evergreen foliage: Maintains coverage throughout winter.
• Wildlife attractor: Red berries feed native birds; dense leaves create nesting shelter.
• Low maintenance: Tolerates pruning, pollution, and shade.
• Natural barrier: Provides privacy and deters intruders with prickly leaves.
• Growth: Position in full sun or partial shade; plant 3-5 per metre for dense results.

Planting and Care

• Soil: Any well-drained soil.
• Spacing: 20-33cm apart for hedging.
• Pet note: Berries mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and children if ingested.

FAQs

• Is English holly good for wildlife? Yes, its berries feed birds and foliage shelters them year-round.
• How does holly hedge compare for coverage? Denser winter cover than deciduous hedges, comparable to yew or laurel.
• Will holly grow in shade? English holly thrives even in partial shade.
• How should I plant for fast growth? Space 20-33cm apart, ensure moist, well-drained soil, water in dry spells.