English Holly 150/175cm Root Ball (Ilex aquifolium)

Ilex Aquifolium - Common English Holly

English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) hedge plants are great evergreen plants for severe climates, like those in Scotland.  Holly spiny leaves and dense growth are great security barriers.  They are native to the UK and a perfect evergreen hedging plant - gives that "Instant privacy and screening".  Common Holly hedging plants are tolerant of dry shade, once established

Common Name:  Holly, English Holly     

Genus:  Ilex

Species:  aquifolium

Type:  Self-Fertile

Size:  150/175cm tall Rootball (5-6ft)

Planting Location:  Full sun to full shade (inland) Coastal and exposed sites

Soil Type:  Well-draining, normal, clay or chalk soils.

pH:  neutral

Rate of Growth:  Slow growing 10-15cm per year

Fertilise:   Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter

Planting Distance:

Hardiness:  Hardy

Height:  10m (in about 10-15 years)

Spread: 6m

Misc:  Good for screening, hedging, windbreak.  Coastal and exposed sites

.**Scot Plants Direct can only supply Rootball plants when they are dormant during the winter months but you can PRE ORDER now to ensure an early delivery date at the start of the season in November to March annually.