english holly tree
The English holly tree (Ilex aquifolium) is a classic evergreen, instantly recognisable by its deep green, glossy leaves with distinctive spiny edges and vibrant red berries. Sought after for centuries in gardens and landscapes across New Zealand and the world, the English holly tree adds structure, texture, and seasonal colour to any outdoor space. Its reputation as the traditional Christmas holly makes it a popular choice for creating festive displays, living hedges, and wild bird habitats. Whether you’re planning a formal garden, a wildlife-friendly planting, or searching for evergreen structure, the English holly tree adapts beautifully to a variety of uses and design schemes.
Ilex aquifolium Angustifolia
This male form of Ilex aquifolium Angustifolia, commonly known as the Narrow Leaf English Holly, is grown for its narrow and spiny, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows with a dense, multi-stemmed, and spreading habit to about 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. The relatively fine texture of Ilex aquifolium Angustifolia sets it apart from other landscape plants and makes it ideal for including in a mixed planting, using for hedging, screening, or maintaining in a container.
From $141.61
Ilex Largo
Ilex ‘Largo’ is a bold, evergreen holly variety known for its dense, glossy green foliage and broad, upright growth habit. It forms a tidy shrub that’s ideal for hedging, screening, or adding structure to gardens. ‘Largo’ is low maintenance and responds well to trimming, making it easy to shape. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to most well-drained soils. This hardy and attractive plant suits a wide range of New Zealand gardens.
From $26.93
