ilex aquifolium female
Ilex aquifolium female, commonly known as the English Holly, is a classic evergreen shrub loved for its glossy dark green leaves, robust growth habit, and, most importantly, its brilliant red berries. In New Zealand gardens, female plants of Ilex aquifolium are especially prized for these vibrant berries which add year-round interest, attract native birds, and create festive displays during winter. If you're considering a holly for your landscape, choosing a female variety ensures you enjoy this unmistakable feature, provided there’s a male nearby for pollination. Let’s explore why the ilex aquifolium female offers so much for Kiwi landscapes and how you can use it in your garden.
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
