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English Holly Hedge Plant 120-150cm Root Ball (Ilex aquifolium)

£54.86 tax included

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English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) hedge plants in 120-150cm rootballs provide dense, evergreen screening suitable for harsh UK climates. Read more

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About this plant

Season
Root ball season — despatched October to April
Category
Rootball Hedging

English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) hedge plants in 120-150cm rootballs provide dense, evergreen screening suitable for harsh UK climates. This self-fertile, native holly thrives in both full sun and deep shade, forming a robust barrier with spiny leaves effective for security and year-round privacy.

Key Features

  • Height Supplied: 120-150cm (4-5ft) rootball
  • Growth Rate: Slow (10-15cm/year)
  • Climate Tolerance: Withstands wind, coastal exposure, cold and dry shade
  • Best Use: Evergreen privacy hedge, boundary security
  • Soil Types: Grows in normal, clay, or chalk soils (neutral pH recommended)

FAQs

  • Q: Is English Holly effective for privacy in severe climates?
    A: Yes, its dense evergreen growth and hardiness make it suitable for privacy in cold, exposed areas.
  • Q: How does English Holly compare to laurel for security?
    A: Holly offers added security due to its spiny leaves and compact branching.
  • Q: Will a 120-150cm root ball establish in dry shade?
    A: Once established, English Holly tolerates dry shade and variable light conditions.
  • Q: Does it provide year-round screening?
    A: Yes, retains foliage all year for consistent coverage.

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.