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Holly | Ilex trees
Holly (Ilex) trees are evergreen or deciduous, prized for their glossy leaves, vibrant red berries, and ornamental appeal, providing year-round interest and serving as a vital food source for wildlife.
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Ilex crenata | Japanese Holly - 40-60cm, 20lt
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Ilex crenata is a slow-growing, ornamental, evergreen shrub or small tree with dense and compact habit. Its tiny, rounded, glossy, dark green leaves resemble the box-wood leaves. Inconspicuous, white flowers that bloom in summer are followed by small, black berries in autumn. Ilex crenata, or Japanese Holly, is an easily grown plant that tolerates various types of soils, except very wet, but thrives in average, medium moisture, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it is drought and frost tolerant, but needs to be protected from drying winter winds. Doesn’t require regular pruning. Japanese Holly is a lovely, tough ornamental tree. Great alternative to Box or Buxus sempervirens because it is resistant to Box blight and not prone to leaf scorch when pruned. It is perfect as a specimen plant, for neat, low hedges and screens, path edgings, and foundations. Suitable for trimming and making topiaries and bonsai trees.
Ilex acquifolium | English Holly - 100-120cm, 10lt
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Ilex acquifolium is a very decorative, medium-sized, dense, pyramidal, evergreen tree with oval, leathery, spiny, glossy, dark-green leaves. Small, greenish-white flowers bloom in spring and summer and are followed by attractive, red berries that appear in autumn and winter. Plants are either male or female, and both sexes are required in order to have fruit. Ilex acquifolium can grow in poor, very acidic soils, even heavy clay, but prefers average, medium-moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates frost, but needs to be protected from harsh winds. It doesn’t like hot and humid summers, therefore, in those conditions, it should be planted in sheltered locations. The English holly is a stunning ornamental tree and a traditional Christmas holly in Europe. It grows like a pyramidal tree, but can be trimmed as a large shrub or beautiful hedge. Great as a specimen plant, foundation plant, for shrub borders, or hedges and screens.
Ilex J.C. Van Tol - 120-130cm - 20lt
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Ilex J.C. Van Tol is a small evergreen tree of pyramidal habit with light green-brown bark with purple stems when young, dense, broad, oval crown, and glossy, almost spineless, deep-green leaves, olive-green underneath. Small, inconspicuous, white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by masses of attractive, bright red berries in autumn and winter. A self-fertile variety, attractive to birds and bees.
J.C. Van Tol Holly is an adaptable plant that grows well in various types of soil, but prefers fertile, hummus-rich, slightly acidic, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It is resistant to frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds.
Ilex J.C. Van Tol is a lovely, tough, ornamental plant, perfect as a specimen plant, or for hedges and screens. It is suitable for growing in containers, ideal for patio and roof gardens. Great for informal cottage and wildlife gardens and coastal areas.
Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' | Silver-Margined Holly - 140-180cm, 10lt
7600
£76.00
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Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is a medium-sized, evergreen tree of pyramidal habit, with lovely, variegated, spiny, thorny, shiny, dark green leaves with creamy white margins, purplish-pink when young. Small, inconspicuous, white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by masses of attractive, glossy, bright red berries in autumn and winter. Beneficial for bees, butterflies, and birds, but toxic to pets. Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' can grow in almost any kind of soil, even nutrient-poor, except very wet. It prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of frost, wind, and salt, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Tough, low maintenance plant. 'Argentea Marginata' Holly is a lovely, variegated variety of Common Holly, perfect as a specimen plant or for attractive, dense hedges and screens. Great to brighten dark areas in the garden and winter landscapes. Its wonderful foliage is used for Christmas arrangements.
Ilex 'Golden King' | Holly 'Golden King' - 100-120, 10lt
7600
£76.00
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Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King' is a lovely, bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree with rounded, glossy, deep green leaves with irregular, golden yellow margins. It’s a female plant with small, dull, white flowers, followed by brownish-red berries in autumn and winter, if male pollinating plant is nearby. 'Golden King' Holly is a tough plant that grows well in most soil types, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of frost, wind, urban pollution and maritime exposure. It needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. Easy to grow and maintain, doesn’t require regular pruning. Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King' is a variety of a garden hybrid Ilex x altaclerensis. It’s a resilient, good-looking plant, great for any small garden - informal, cottage, coastal or urban. Perfect as a specimen plant or for hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.
Ilex Aquifolium J.C. Van Tol | Holly 'J.C. van Tol' - 140-160, 10lt
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£76.00
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Ilex J.C. Van Tol is a small evergreen tree of pyramidal habit with light green-brown bark with purple stems when young, dense, broad, oval crown, and glossy, almost spineless, deep-green leaves, olive-green underneath. Small, inconspicuous, white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by masses of attractive, bright red berries in autumn and winter. A self-fertile variety, attractive to birds and bees. J.C. Van Tol Holly is an adaptable plant that grows well in various types of soil, but prefers fertile, hummus-rich, slightly acidic, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It is resistant to frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. Ilex J.C. Van Tol is a lovely, tough, ornamental plant, perfect as a specimen plant, or for hedges and screens. It is suitable for growing in containers, ideal for patio and roof gardens. Great for informal cottage and wildlife gardens and coastal areas.
Holly | Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' - Clear Stem 40cm - Height 80-100cm - 15lt
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£88.00
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Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a small, evergreen tree of widely conical to broadly oval habit with spiny, toothed, extremely glossy, emerald green leaves. Small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by abundant and long-lasting crop of attractive, large, orange to red, berries in autumn and winter. It’s a female, partially self-pollinating plant. 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly is a cross between English holly (ilex aquifolium) and Chinese holly (ilex cornuta). It can grow in various soil types, but prefers fertile, medium moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. It is suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant. Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is great as a specimen plant, good for hedges and screens, foundations, path edgings, and for growing in containers. Its branches with glossy leaves and red berries are typical Christmas decoration.
Ilex Little Rascal | Holly ‘Little Rascal’ - Stem - 120-130cm, 15lt
9500
£95.00
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Ilex ‘Little Rascal’ is a small, compact, mound-forming, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with extremely glossy, bright green, spiny, not thorny, leaves with serrated coppery edges, and inconspicuous, white, flowers that don’t produce fruit because all plants are male. Foliage sometimes turn purple in winter. A good pollinator for female hollies.
Holly ‘Little Rascal’ is very undemanding plant. It can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost, very low temperatures, exposed positions, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, requires little to no pruning, but it can withstand hard pruning.
Ilex ‘Little Rascal’ is a new, unique variety of blue holly that doesn’t require much care. It is great as a small accent plant. Excellent for low hedges and screens, beds and borders, and for growing in pots and containers. Suitable for informal, cottage, rock, and urban gardens.
Ilex 'Golden King' Cane | Holly 'Golden King' - 160-180cm, 12lt
9500
£95.00
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Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King' is a lovely, bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree with rounded, glossy, deep green leaves with irregular, golden yellow margins. It’s a female plant with small, dull, white flowers, followed by brownish-red berries in autumn and winter, if male pollinating plant is nearby.
'Golden King' Holly is a tough plant that grows well in most soil types, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of frost, wind, urban pollution and maritime exposure. It needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. Easy to grow and maintain, doesn’t require regular pruning.
Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King' is a variety of a garden hybrid Ilex x altaclerensis. It’s a
resilient, good-looking plant, great for any small garden - informal, cottage, coastal or urban. Perfect as a specimen plant or for hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.
Ilex Aquifolium J.C. Van Tol | Holly 'J.C. van Tol' - 180-190, 20lt
9600
£96.00
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Ilex J.C. Van Tol is a small evergreen tree of pyramidal habit with light green-brown bark with purple stems when young, dense, broad, oval crown, and glossy, almost spineless, deep-green leaves, olive-green underneath. Small, inconspicuous, white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by masses of attractive, bright red berries in autumn and winter. A self-fertile variety, attractive to birds and bees. J.C. Van Tol Holly is an adaptable plant that grows well in various types of soil, but prefers fertile, hummus-rich, slightly acidic, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It is resistant to frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. Ilex J.C. Van Tol is a lovely, tough, ornamental plant, perfect as a specimen plant, or for hedges and screens. It is suitable for growing in containers, ideal for patio and roof gardens. Great for informal cottage and wildlife gardens and coastal areas.
Ilex crenata 'Kinme' | Japanese Holly 'Kinme' - Cloud - Bonsai - 120cm - 18lt
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£240.00
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Ilex crenata 'Kinme', or Japanese holly 'Kinme', is a dense, slow-growing, spreading evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, pale green when they emerge. Inconspicuous, small, white flowers bloom in spring, male and female on separate plants, and female flowers are followed by glossy, black berries in autumn. Japanese holly 'Kinme' can tolerate most soil types, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It likes sunny positions, but can grow in partial shade as well. It is tolerant of drought, poor soils, and air pollution. Doesn’t like climates with high heat and humidity. Low maintenance plant but it can withstand hard pruning. Very easy to grow. Ilex crenata 'Kinme' is a great specimen plant in informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for rock and gravel or Japanese-style gardens. Perfect for formal or informal hedges and screens. Suitable for cloud topiary or bonsai and for growing in containers.
Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' | Holly 'Nellie R. Stevens' - Frame - 160-170cm, 45lt
27500
£275.00
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Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a small, evergreen tree of widely conical to broadly oval habit with spiny, toothed, extremely glossy, emerald green leaves. Small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by abundant and long-lasting crop of attractive, large, orange to red, berries in autumn and winter. It’s a female, partially self-pollinating plant.
'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly is a cross between English holly (ilex aquifolium) and Chinese holly (ilex cornuta). It can grow in various soil types, but prefers fertile, medium moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. It is suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant.
Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is great as a specimen plant, good for hedges and screens, foundations, path edgings, and for growing in containers. Its branches with glossy leaves and red berries are typical Christmas decoration.
Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' | Holly 'Nellie R. Stevens' - Multistem - 100-120cm - 90lt
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£290.00
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Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a small, evergreen tree of widely conical to broadly oval habit with spiny, toothed, extremely glossy, emerald green leaves. Small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by abundant and long-lasting crop of attractive, large, orange to red, berries in autumn and winter. It’s a female, partially self-pollinating plant. 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly is a cross between English holly (ilex aquifolium) and Chinese holly (ilex cornuta). It can grow in various soil types, but prefers fertile, medium moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. It is suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant. Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is great as a specimen plant, good for hedges and screens, foundations, path edgings, and for growing in containers. Its branches with glossy leaves and red berries are typical Christmas decoration.
Ilex Nellie R Stevens | Holly 'Nellie R. Stevens' - Clear Stem - 210cm - 55lt
30500
£305.00
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Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a small, evergreen tree of widely conical to broadly oval habit with spiny, toothed, extremely glossy, emerald green leaves. Small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by abundant and long-lasting crop of attractive, large, orange to red, berries in autumn and winter. It’s a female, partially self-pollinating plant. 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly is a cross between English holly (ilex aquifolium) and Chinese holly (ilex cornuta). It can grow in various soil types, but prefers fertile, medium moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. It is suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant. Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is great as a specimen plant, good for hedges and screens, foundations, path edgings, and for growing in containers. Its branches with glossy leaves and red berries are typical Christmas decoration.
Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' | Silver-Margined Holly - - Stem 90cm - Height 140-150cm - 45lt
34000
£340.00
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Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is a medium-sized, evergreen tree of pyramidal habit, with lovely, variegated, spiny, thorny, shiny, dark green leaves with creamy white margins, purplish-pink when young. Small, inconspicuous, white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by masses of attractive, glossy, bright red berries in autumn and winter. Beneficial for bees, butterflies, and birds, but toxic to pets. Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' can grow in almost any kind of soil, even nutrient-poor, except very wet. It prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of frost, wind, and salt, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Tough, low maintenance plant. 'Argentea Marginata' Holly is a lovely, variegated variety of Common Holly, perfect as a specimen plant or for attractive, dense hedges and screens. Great to brighten dark areas in the garden and winter landscapes. Its wonderful foliage is used for Christmas arrangements.
Ilex crenata 'Kinme' - Bonsai - Clouds - Multistem - Height 110-130cm - Bowl - 30lt
36000
£360.00
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36000
£360.00
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Ilex crenata 'Kinme', or Japanese holly 'Kinme', is a dense, slow-growing, spreading evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, pale green when they emerge. Inconspicuous, small, white flowers bloom in spring, male and female on separate plants, and female flowers are followed by glossy, black berries in autumn.
Japanese holly 'Kinme' can tolerate most soil types, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It likes sunny positions, but can grow in partial shade as well. It is tolerant of drought, poor soils, and air pollution. Doesn’t like climates with high heat and humidity. Low maintenance plant but it can withstand hard pruning. Very easy to grow.
Ilex crenata 'Kinme' is a great specimen plant in informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for rock and gravel or Japanese-style gardens. Perfect for formal or informal hedges and screens. Suitable for cloud topiary or bonsai and for growing in containers.
Ilex crenata 'Kinme' - Bonsai - Cloud - Height 130-150cm - 30lt
36500
£365.00
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£365.00
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Ilex crenata 'Kinme', or Japanese holly 'Kinme', is a dense, slow-growing, spreading evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, pale green when they emerge. Inconspicuous, small, white flowers bloom in spring, male and female on separate plants, and female flowers are followed by glossy, black berries in autumn. Japanese holly 'Kinme' can tolerate most soil types, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It likes sunny positions, but can grow in partial shade as well. It is tolerant of drought, poor soils, and air pollution. Doesn’t like climates with high heat and humidity. Low maintenance plant but it can withstand hard pruning. Very easy to grow. Ilex crenata 'Kinme' is a great specimen plant in informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for rock and gravel or Japanese-style gardens. Perfect for formal or informal hedges and screens. Suitable for cloud topiary or bonsai and for growing in containers.
Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' | Holly 'Nellie R. Stevens' - Clear Stem 90cm - Height 130-140cm - 55lt
38500
£385.00
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Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a small, evergreen tree of widely conical to broadly oval habit with spiny, toothed, extremely glossy, emerald green leaves. Small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by abundant and long-lasting crop of attractive, large, orange to red, berries in autumn and winter. It’s a female, partially self-pollinating plant. 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly is a cross between English holly (ilex aquifolium) and Chinese holly (ilex cornuta). It can grow in various soil types, but prefers fertile, medium moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. It is suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant. Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is great as a specimen plant, good for hedges and screens, foundations, path edgings, and for growing in containers. Its branches with glossy leaves and red berries are typical Christmas decoration.
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by Arundel Arboretum on Apr 13, 2021
Many of our clients are concerned about screenage choices, so visit Arundel Arboretum if you’re looking for fast growing shrubs that will improve privacy. We have an excellent range of evergreen shrubs suitable for screenage – whether you are looking to screen a neighbouring property, replace existing trees and shrubs or just looking for something that is fast growing and will provide a degree of privacy for you
Choosing an evergreen shrub will provide screenage all year round, and they can even act as a windbreak. Most evergreen shrubs require little maintenance to keep them looking good, so they are an excellent choice if time is a premium. Despite being evergreen, they will always shed their old foliage each year as the new growth starts to appear.
When visiting Arundel Arboretum, we will be able to advise you on the best plants for your conditions and position of your garden. For example, if you live near the sea you will need to choose plants that can cope with the salt and wind. You also need to give consideration to the location of the planting position – will it be near a wall, building or pathway for instance?
We have blogged about fast-growing shrubs for privacy before. This gives lots of useful information on things to consider and plant ideas. However, another plant that is worthy of consideration is:
Hoheria sexstylosa ‘Snow White’
This evergreen shrub produces masses of stunning white flowers during the summer months. It has a pyramidal shape, with an eventual height of 5m. The leaves are deeply serrated around the edges. It can be pruned to keep its shape and height. Alternatively, it is an ideal choice to create an evergreen hedge.
Hoheria sexstylosa ‘Snow White’ is classed as a reasonably hardy tree and should be able to withstand temperatures between -5 to -10. It will be happy in full sun in a good, well-drained soil. However, if you plant your tree in an exposed position or in adverse weather conditions it can get damaged. We would recommend providing shelter in cold areas.
We have a good selection of Hoheria sexstylosa ‘Snow White’ in stock. Why not pop in and take a look? We have various sizes and forms to choose from and people always on hand to help.