Ilex aquifolium
Common Holly, European Holly, English Holly
This native of Britain is a small conical evergreen tree which provides year-round interest but is particularly attractive in autumn and winter.
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Ilex aquifolium
Height: 1-1.5m
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Ilex aquifolium
Height: 1.5-2m
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Ilex aquifolium
Height: 2-2.5m
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Description
One of the most evocative and best loved of all trees; the Common Holly is beautiful in its simplicity and brings cheer at the darkest time of year.
It is very tolerant of shade and prefers well drained soils.
This native of Britain is a small conical evergreen tree which provides year-round interest but is particularly attractive in autumn and winter.
Great for gardens it only retains its spiky leaves within the first ten feet of height in the tree as after this point it suffers no predation so has no need for a thorny defence.
Mature height: 3-7
Mature spread: 4-6m
Specifications
Common names
Common Holly, European Holly, English Holly
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Evergreen Broad Leaf, Native
Soil type
Moist Soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Pyramidal
Tree features
Foliage, Berries/Drupes, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Slow growing
Tolerances
Shade/part shade, Coastal, Drought tolerant
Tree uses
Garden, Screening Trees
Seasons of interest
All year round