Holly - Ilex aquifolium

🎄 Buy a Holly tree sapling and add year-round interest and festive colour to your garden. A hardy evergreen shrub or tree which is also ideal for hedging.

Holly (Ilex aquifolium) is a classic British evergreen shrub or small tree, perfect for creating dense, bird-friendly hedging or adding winter interest to any garden. Known for its glossy green leaves and bright red berries, Holly brings colour and structure throughout the year, especially during the colder months.

Our Holly saplings are grown from UK stock, and approximately 80% are female – meaning most will produce the iconic red berries, provided there's a male tree nearby for pollination. Holly is slow-growing and low maintenance, thriving in shade and adapting well to various soil types.

Traditionally associated with folklore and festive decorations, the Holly tree has long been valued for its resilience and wildlife appeal. Each Holly sapling is 10–20cm tall and ready for planting at any time of year.

Key Features:

• Evergreen shrub or tree with year-round appeal
• Female saplings produce bright red berries in winter
• Ideal for hedging – plant 4 per metre (single row) or 6 per metre (double row)
• Tolerates dry, shady spots and a wide range of soils
• Fully hardy and suitable for gardens across the UK
• Supports pollinators in spring and summer – RHS “Perfect for Pollinators”
• Rooted in British folklore and tradition
• Current sapling height is approx.10-20cm
• Delivered as healthy, ready-to-plant saplings

🌿 Create a beautiful, wildlife-friendly hedge or festive garden feature with these classic Holly trees – a timeless addition to British gardens. Order today for fast UK delivery!