female holly tree for sale
If you’re searching for a female holly tree for sale, look no further than the classic Ilex aquifolium. This much-loved evergreen shrub is perfect for New Zealand gardens, bringing glossy green leaves, year-round interest, and a lovely crop of bright red berries from autumn through winter—provided you have a male holly nearby for pollination. The female holly tree is highly sought after for its ability to produce these vibrant berries, which add a striking contrast in any landscape and provide important winter food for local birdlife.
Ilex aquifolium
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The female form of Ilex aquifolium features spiny, dark green leaves that become adorned with small, white flowers in spring. These result in red berries through autumn and winter as it grows to 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide. The texture of Ilex aquifolium sets it apart from other landscape plants and makes it perfect for including in a mixed planting, trimming into a hedge, maintaining in a container, or planting for winter colour.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
2.00 m - Spread:
1.50 m - Flowering time:
Spring - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy - Garden uses:
Containers, Hedging - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
