English Holly Hedge 20-40cm Pot-Grown | Ilex Aquifolium Plant
English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 20-40cm pot-grown plants offer a tough, evergreen solution for low-maintenance hedging, wildlife support, and natural privacy. Read more
About this plant
English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 20-40cm pot-grown plants offer a tough, evergreen solution for low-maintenance hedging, wildlife support, and natural privacy. Grown in 2L pots, these established specimens are ready to transplant for year-round colour and functional barrier needs.
Features
- Growth Rate: Average of 10-15cm per year, slower than Ilex 'Nellie Stevens', but denser for privacy
- Wildlife Benefits: Dense evergreen leaves shelter birds; red berries feed wildlife in winter
- Transplant success: Pot-grown roots transition easily to most UK soils
- Safety: Red berries are toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children
- Hardiness: Withstands wind, urban pollution, and cold
Common Questions
Is English holly low-maintenance?
Yes, pruning once yearly maintains shape; little extra care needed.
Does it attract birds?
Yes. Winter berries and evergreen cover support garden wildlife in colder months.
Pot-grown vs. bare root?
Pot-grown holly establishes more reliably and can be planted year-round.
Berry safety?
All holly berries are poisonous; supervise children and pets closely near hedges.
How fast does it grow?
Typically 10-15cm per year in the UK.