Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, spiny leaves and decorative red winter berries. It tolerates shade and forms dense, protective hedges.
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Specifications
- Height: All sizes available
- Sunlight: Sun to full shade
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Acidic to neutral soil
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -20°C
Use in landscaping projects
Holly is valued for its glossy foliage, green all year, and its red berries, decorative in the cold season. It is used in dense, hard-to-pass hedges, shaded areas, at entrances, as a specimen or clipped into shapes. Berries appear only on female plants with a male plant nearby, and they are not edible.
Planting and spacing
For hedges plant 2–3 plants per linear metre. It tolerates sun and shade and prefers acidic to neutral, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter it from cold, drying winter winds.
Care and maintenance
It grows slowly and is trimmed in summer. Water regularly during dry spells in the first years. It is hardy to about -20°C. Wear gloves when working with it because of the spiny leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my holly not producing berries?
Berries appear only on female plants, and only if there is a male plant nearby for pollination.
Does holly grow in shade?
Yes, holly tolerates shade and partial shade well.
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