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Aquifoliaceae
English holly
Ilex aquifolium
Also known as Christmas holly, Common holly, European holly, Ilex aquifolium var. marginata
Zones 4–10Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Evergreen · Holly · Berries · Hedge · Winter-Interest · Glossy-Leaves · Screening · Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
Toxicity: dogs, cats, horses — keep out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.
In stock at 2 nurseriesStock updated 9/6/2026
English holly is a classic evergreen shrub that develops into a stunning specimen with glossy leaves and bright red berries. It requires consistent moisture but well-draining soil, and benefits from protection from harsh winter winds. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourages dense growth.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Deep watering until soil is thoroughly moist, then allow to dry slightly · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.5–5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-10b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 12 ft
- Spacing
- 72 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Belgium, British Columbia, Bulgaria, California, Corse, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda, aspca
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