Native trees / Small trees / Holly
Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Holly is our most common native evergreen tree, it is so popular that it is widely grown in gardens and there are numerous cultivated versions grown for their colour
| Latin name | Ilex aquifolium |
|---|---|
| Family name | Holly |
| Latin family name | Aquifoliaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Evergreen |
| Average height | 8-15m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Common on most soils and tolerates deep shade |
| Tree lore and folklore | The bringing in of evergreen branches to decorate homes and barns is a custom which goes back to pre-Christian times. The holly, with its red berries and sharp spines, was seen as a powerful fertility symbol and a charm against witches, goblins and the devil |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 10cm-20cm in height
More information available at www.British-Trees.com
