Holly – Ilex Aquifolium (Bare Root)

Dark green shiny prickly leaves reflect the sunlight in mid winter and make a lovely sight. One of the best hedges, its red berries loved by birds, it is slow to establish but clips well to form an excellent hedge. Good salt tolerance. It will not tolerate poor drainage. Plant at 2 plants per metre. (Gaeilge : Cuileann. The white wood was used to make the shafts for chariots in Gaelic Ireland.)