English Holly Root Ball 90-120cm | Evergreen Hedging Plant

English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 90–120cm root ball provides a dense, evergreen privacy hedge for UK gardens. Suited for security and low-maintenance screening, it thrives in exposed and coastal locations, growing 10–15cm per year.

Key Features

• Height supplied: 90–120cm (3–4ft), root balled for optimal establishment
• Growth rate: Slow growing, approx. 10–15cm annually
• Foliage: Spiny, glossy green leaves provide year-round coverage and natural deterrence
• Flowers/Berries: White spring flowers and red/orange berries (on pollinated females)

FAQs

• Is English holly good for privacy? Yes, dense foliage forms an effective privacy and security screen.
• Easy maintenance? Requires minimal pruning; drought and wind tolerant.
• Female/male for berries? Both sexes needed for red berries; these are self-fertile but for maximum berries, plant nearby males.
• Spacing? 30–45cm gap between plants ensures a dense hedge.

Planting Details

• Sites: Full sun to full shade; inland, exposed, or coastal areas
• Soil: Tolerates normal, clay, chalk; well-drained
• Native to: UK