Ilex
- Ilex meserveae Blue PrincessIlex meserveae Blue Princess£6.50Out of stockOut of stockIlex meserveae Blue Princess is a blue holly and with green leaves and red berries Learn More
- Ilex altaclerensis Golden KingIlex altaclerensis Golden King£6.95Out of stockOut of stockHolly, Ilex Golden King, has pretty dark green, yellow edged, leaves. It blooms with white flowers and brilliant red berries during autumn-winter.... Learn More
- Ilex crenata Golden GemIlex Crenata Golden Gem£5.95Out of stockOut of stockThis unique species of Ilex is also known, as the Japanese Holly is a dwarf growing, ground covering Holly with evergreen round tipped, golden... Learn More
- Ilex meserveae HeckenstarIlex meserveae Heckenstar£7.95Out of stockOut of stockHolly Heckenstar is a fine new male Holly with bright glossy green, prickly leaves. The male doesnt produce berries but a single plant will help... Learn More
- Standard Ilex Blue MaidStandard Ilex Blue Maid£19.95Out of stockOut of stockThis female variety Standard Ilex meserveae, 'Blue Maid' will look fabulous no matter where you choose to put it especially when placed next to a... Learn More
- Ilex Crenata Golden Gem 13 cm potIlex Crenata Golden Gem£8.50Out of stockOut of stockThis unique species of Ilex is also known, as the Japanese Holly is a dwarf growing, ground covering Holly with evergreen round tipped, golden... Learn More
- Ilex Argentea Marginata Hedge x5 x 5Ilex aquifolium Argentea Marginata£24.95Out of stockOut of stockIlex aquifolium Argentea Marginata is an evergreen shrub with spiny, undulate leaves. This evergreen shrub is pretty and provides colour in winter... Learn More
- Ilex aquifolium Argentea MarginataIlex aquifolium Argentea Marginata£6.95Out of stockOut of stockIlex aquifolium Argentea Marginata is an evergreen shrub with spiny, undulate leaves. This evergreen shrub is pretty and provides colour in winter... Learn More
- Standard Ilex aquifolium Golden KingIlex aquifolium Golden King£22.95Out of stockOut of stockThis Standard Ilex aquifolium Golden King will look fabulous no matter where you choose to put it especially when placed next to a door entrance.... Learn More
- Ilex Crenata Green GloryIlex Crenata Green Glory£6.50Out of stockOut of stockThis unique species of Ilex is also known, as the Japanese Holly is a dwarf growing, ground covering Holly with evergreen round tipped, golden... Learn More
- Ilex Crenata Caroline UprightIlex Crenata Caroline Upright£5.50Out of stockOut of stockIlex crenata 'Caroline Upright' is a decorative and spikeless holly, Ilex crenata flowers around May-June with ivory white flowers.... Learn More
- Ilex maximowicziana kanehirae 9 cm potIlex meserveae Blue Princess£5.95Out of stockOut of stockIlex maximowicziana Kanehirae is a very fast-growing evergreen shrub? The leaf of Ilex maximowicziana Kanehirae is not serrated, but shiny dark... Learn More
- Ilex verticillata Oosterwijk 9 cm potIlex verticillata Oosterwijk£6.95Out of stockOut of stockIlex verticillata Oosterwijk is a female plant and bears red berries, the berries can only be seen on the female plants and appear from October to... Learn More
- Ilex crenata ConvexaIlex Crenata Convexa£5.95Out of stockOut of stockIlex crenata Convexa is widely used for creating evergreen hedges and hedge shapes. Ilex crenata Convexa is sometimes used as an alternative to... Learn More
Ilex is pretty and provides colour in winter when it's most welcome!
Almost all Ilex shrubs are either male or female so plant a group of them if you would like them to produce the berries. They are slow growing and easy to grow because they are not fussy about soil, Holly shrubs grow in shade but variegated types needs sunny position to help retain its colour.
They work great as a barrier hedge as its distinctive spiny leaves deter animals and protect birds from predators as they feed on its bright red berries. The berries are mildly toxic to us humans though and will cause stomach upset if eaten.
Young plants transplant better that more mature specimens and will settle into their new position quickly. Ilex shrubs respond well to hard pruning, but best to wear gloves when pruning holly to protect against the prickly leaves.