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English Holly Hedge 90–120cm | Ilex Aquifolium 5L Potted
£33.48
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English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) in a 5L pot, supplied at 90–120cm tall, provides a thick evergreen hedge ideal for year-round privacy and windbreaks. Read more
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About this plant
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Hedging
English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) in a 5L pot, supplied at 90–120cm tall, provides a thick evergreen hedge ideal for year-round privacy and windbreaks. Its dense, prickly leaves act as a natural barrier, while bright red berries attract birds and wildlife—even during winter.
Specifications
- Height delivered: 90–120cm
- Pot size: 5 litre
- Botanical name: Ilex aquifolium
- Growth: Evergreen, annual growth rate up to 30cm
- Wildlife: Supports native birds, especially in winter
- Uses: Privacy hedge, security screen, wind protection
Care Instructions
- Plant in sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil
- Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature
- Prune in late spring to maintain size and form
FAQs
- Is English holly effective for privacy? Yes, its dense structure forms an excellent, spiky barrier up to 4m tall at maturity.
- How does it compare to boxwood? Holly retains glossy leaves and adds seasonal berries, offering more color and wildlife value.
- Will it attract wildlife? Red berries and evergreen cover attract birds, especially in winter months.
- What care does it need? Occasional watering and pruning; tolerant to pollution and wind.
- Are red berries pet safe? Holly berries can be mildly toxic to pets if ingested; supervise pets around plants.
Common questions
Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
UK-wide from our Fife nursery, packed for plant-safe delivery. Larger orders travel on pallets — shipping is calculated at checkout.
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