Ilex aquifolium Spring Moderate to fast growth rate

Moderate to fast growth rate

Flowers in March with fruit ready for use in November

A rounded to conical broad-headed tree increasingly spreading with age

Although the white flowers are very small

A very small tree or large shrub with large

Ilex aquifolium Spring Moderate to fast growth rateThe native form of English Holly, grown for its versatility, resiliency, and natural beauty. Ilex aquifolium will succeed in many conditions, sun or shade, even industrial and coastal areas, and is easy to grow. It makes a splendid hedge, shrub or tree, but does benefit from regular pruning as its natural growth habit can be a bit leggy. Although the native holly does indeed produce the classic crop of red holly berries, it is not the best choice if