Plants (352)
Ilex - Holly Plants (10)
Viburnum Plants (19)
Photinia - Red Robin Trees (3)
Aucuba - Spotted Laurel (4)
Mahonia Plants (4)
  • Close-up of Ilex aquifolium branches featuring glossy green leaves and clusters of bright red berries against a clear blue sky, ideal for Christmas decorations.
  • Close-up of Ilex aquifolium leaves with sharp points and small white flowers, perfect for Christmas decor with its lush, evergreen foliage.
  • Close-up of Ilex aquifolium, also known as Common Holly, featuring its sharp, spiky leaves with glossy green and brown shades, highlighting its iconic evergreen foliage.

Ilex aquifolium - Common Holly

Ilex aquifolium

Common Holly

Free 2-Year Rooted & Thriving Guarantee

Grown, Packed, Delivered - To Your Door

Choose a Size

  • 3 Litre container 2-3ft
    £14.99
    Each
View full details

Guarantee

Here at Mail Order Trees, we want our customers to buy with confidence, which is why we offer a 2 year guarantee on all of our trees. Whilst we do thoroughly inspect all of our trees before dispatch, we do understand that sometimes trees can fail through no fault of your own. If we believe that your tree has failed due to an innate problem with the tree then we will replace it if it has failed within the 2 year period. Please note that the trees will not be covered under the guarantee if they have been neglected in some way, i.e by a lack of watering or by being planted in unsuitable conditions. 
 
If your tree starts to show signs of failure, for example if the leaves unexpectedly go brown, please contact us as early as possible and we can advise you on a course of action which could prevent eventual failure of the tree. 

In order to assess the problem or the cause of the failure, we require photos to be emailed to us: please send us a picture of the tree overall (including the soil) and a close-up of the problem. Please email info@mailordertrees.co.uk

If you have any questions then you can of course call us on 0800 066 5972, but please note that we will always need to see photos of the tree in order to advise a course of action or send out a replacement. 

Shipping

Here at Mail Order Trees, getting your trees and plants to you quickly and in perfect condition is our top priority. A great feature of our specially designed cardboard boxes is that they are 100% recyclable, which will help to reduce your carbon footprint even further.


We have a standard flat rate charge of £9.95 per consignment (including VAT) to England and Wales so the more you buy, the more you save! Prices for Scotland, Grampian, the Highands can be calculated in the checkout area. Unfortunately we are unable to ship to any other locations aside from these. This means we do not ship to Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland/Ireland and any Scottish Islands.


Our usual delivery time is up to 7-10 working days. We will, as ever, aim to stick to our usual timescale but please be aware that this may not always be possible. Please take the time to fill out the special instructions box in the checkout area with the details of a neighbour or safe place that your trees can be left. Every effort will be made to make deliveries in this time or on a date requested by you.

Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for delayed deliveries due to factors beyond our control such as Public Holidays or adverse weather conditions which make it impossible to lift bare-rooted trees. In cases such as these, you will be notified.


We can only deliver to physical addresses and not to PO boxes. A complete address including correct postcode must be provided. Incorrect postcodes cause more delays than omitting the postcode altogether.


Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for orders not received if an incorrect address is provided. It will also be necessary to give us details of where to place items should you be out when the delivery arrives. Mail-Order-Trees cannot be responsible for items lost if we have followed your instructions. A contact telephone number can also be very useful to our courier.




 

    Description

    Ilex aquifolium is an iconic plant in British culture as it is the source of the evergreen foliage and red berries used in Christmas decorations. The leaves are a glossy green colour with strong spikes and a striking geometric form. Along with the delight of year-round interest, this tree can be the foundation of your own family’s festive traditions. It will provide freshly-cut Christmas displays, every year; and straight from your own garden. 

    Common holly is very easy to grow, thriving in any soil pH and type. It has a slight preference for well drained soil, but will adapt to most locations. It is a slow growing tree with no risk of overwhelming a garden location. Final height is achieved in between 20 and 50 years. Holly can, however be pruned and kept to a given shape or size. As the plant is evergreen, it never calls for the extra work of collecting leaves in autumn.

    Common Name: Common holly
    Latin Name: Ilex aquifolium
    Special features: Glossy evergreen foliage and red berries, traditionally used in Christmas displays. Berries attractive to birds. Tolerates air pollution.

  • Size

    • Mature Height:

      12+ metres

      Illustration of a tree with a brown trunk and dense green foliage.

    • Mature Width:

      4-8 metres

      Illustration of a tree with a brown trunk and a full green leafy canopy, set against a white background.

    • Growth Habit:

      Pyramidal

      Illustration of three trees: a tall conifer on the left, a leafy deciduous tree in the center, and a slender tree with sparse leaves on the right.

    Position

    • Planting Position:

      Full sun, Partial shade

      Illustration of three weather icons: a sun, a cloud, and a sun partially covered by a cloud, indicating varying weather conditions.

    • Weather Exposure:

      Sheltered, Exposed

      Illustration of a small plant with green leaves and a red stem on a white background.

    • Hardiness:

      H6

      Illustration of a single green leaf with white edges on a short stem, detailed with visible veins.

    Uses

    Watercolor painting of a small blue and yellow bird perched on a leafy branch.

    Attractive To Wildlife

    A quaint cottage with a sloped roof is surrounded by a lush garden of colorful flowers and a white picket fence. A stone path leads to the wooden front door.

    Cottage/Informal

    Illustration of a dense, green hedge with various shades of leaves.

    Screening

    Illustration of a plant with multicolored leaves, emerging from soil surrounded by small stones and greenery.

    Low Maintenance

    A watercolor painting of a tree with a thick trunk, green leaves, and visible roots.

    Specimen

    Soil

    • Soil Ph:

      Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

      A stylized illustration of a soil mound with the letters PH embedded in it.

    • Soil Type:

      Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Chalky

      Illustration of a cross-section of soil layers, depicting various strata such as topsoil, subsoil, and bedrock.

    Special Features

    Watercolor illustration of orange berries on a branch with green leaves.

    Special Features:

    Produces Berries

    Watercolor painting of two green leaves with white veins, hanging from a small twig.

    Special Features:

    Very Hardy

    Illustration of a sprig of holly with glossy green leaves and clusters of bright red berries.

    Special Features:

    Evergreen

Plant Reviews

Trustpilot