Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) Type: Evergreen Height: 1–3m Spread: 1–2m Best For: Formal hedging or containers Japanese Holly is a top pick for low hedges or privacy borders in small urban gardens. Bay, Photinia, Japanese Holly, and Italian Cypress are all well-suited to large containers, making them

Ilex aquifolium (Holly) Height & Spread: Slow-growing and can be pruned to maintain a small, compact Uses: Holly has deep roots in folklore, symbolizing resilience and protection, and it’s perfect for a

Ornamental planting Hazel Corylus avellana Textural leaves, early catkins Native, informal borders Holly Holly (Ilex aquifolium) A classic evergreen with glossy foliage and red berries. Japanese Maple Hazel Deep red foliage of a Japanese Maple tree in soft light Holly Birch Hornbeam Lilac

Try: Small standard trees (like Japanese Holly or Bay) in containers to define patios or walkways. 4. utilis) Light canopy, sculptural shape Portuguese Laurel Dense screen, clips well, classic look Japanese Holly

For example, the Scots Pine cones and the Nordmann Fir and Holly bows are often used for winter decorations

Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Soils: Acidic to neutral soils; avoids waterlogged ground.

Evergreen species such as laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), yew (Taxus baccata), and holly (Ilex aquifolium fruit-bearing trees and hedging—such as hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and holly

Griselinia littoralis – Glossy evergreen, popular in Cornish coastal gardens Olearia macrodonta (New Zealand Holly

For structure and year-round greenery, evergreens like Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) and Holly For structure and year-round greenery, evergreens such as Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) or Holly

Holly Late winter to early spring Winter Light pruning in early spring encourages new growth; heavy pruning Holly Late winter to early spring Winter Light pruning encourages new growth; heavy pruning should be

fence lines, tight spaces Wildlife-Friendly Privacy Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn), Ilex aquifolium (Holly Evergreen trees like Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), Holly (Ilex aquifolium), and Photinia ‘Red Robin’

Common native hedge species include: Hawthorn (quickthorn) Blackthorn Hazel Field maple Dogwood Dog rose Holly 10% dog rose Mixed native hedge 40% hawthorn 20% blackthorn 20% hazel 10% crab apple 5% dogwood 5% holly