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Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

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A classic evergreen with glossy, spiny leaves that bring structure and year round interest to any garden. Female plants produce vibrant red berries in autumn that persist through winter, creating a festive display while providing essential food for birds. The dense, slow growing habit makes it perfect for formal hedging or as a security barrier, with its prickly foliage deterring intruders. Adaptable to most soil types including clay, it thrives in sun or shade and withstands urban pollution remarkably well. With proper pruning, it can be maintained at any height between 1 and 10 metres, offering versatility for both small and large spaces. The leathery foliage resists wind damage, making it particularly valuable for coastal or exposed sites where other evergreens might struggle.

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Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

Family of Trees: Aquifoliaceae

Habit: Evergreen Tree/Shrub, Pyramidal

Growth Rate: 20 to 40 cm/year

Optimal Temperature: 10-20°C, hardy to -20°C

Harmful if Eaten?: Berries toxic if ingested

Flowers or Berries: Small White Flowers, Red Berries

Hardiness: H5-H6 (Very Hardy)

Hardiness ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)