English Holly Root Ball 200/225cm Evergreen Hedge Plant

English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Root Ball, 200–225cm, provides dense evergreen coverage, winter berries for birds, and a prickly natural barrier ideal for privacy and security.

Key Features

• Height supplied: 200–225 cm overall
• Growth rate: 10–15 cm per year
• Evergreen foliage; dense and spiny
• Spring: small white flowers
• Winter: produces red berries (if female and near males)

Benefits & Wildlife Value

• Excellent privacy hedge; forms effective barrier against intruders
• Supports native birds with food (berries) and year-round shelter
• Tolerates pollution and exposed sites

Planting & Care

• Plant in moist, well-drained soil
• Prefers full or partial shade
• Space 45–60 cm apart for hedging
• Water well during first year to establish

FAQs

Q: Is English holly suitable for privacy hedges?
A: Yes, its dense, prickly leaves create an effective privacy screen.
Q: Does it support wildlife?
A: Yes, birds feed on red berries in winter and use the dense foliage for nesting.
Q: Will this holly produce red berries?
A: Female plants produce berries if a male holly is nearby.
Q: How is it compared to other hedging plants?
A: English holly is slower growing but offers excellent winter colour, security, and wildlife benefits.