English HollyBase 'Myrtifolia'

'Myrtifolia' is a distinct and elegant cultivar of the native English Holly, characterised by its unusually small, narrow leaves that give it a much finer texture than the standard holly. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and armed with small, neat spines along the margins. This slow-growing evergreen is perfect for creating a dense, impenetrable, and formal-looking hedge that requires less maintenance than more vigorous varieties. It is a male clone, meaning it will not produce berries itself but will act as a valuable pollinator for female hollies nearby. Its fine-textured foliage makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens where a standard holly might appear too coarse. It is extremely hardy and tolerant of shade, pollution, and coastal winds. Like most hollies, it thrives in almost any well-drained soil and can be clipped into very crisp, architectural shapes. It provides excellent year-round structure and privacy.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Most well-drained soils.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: May, Jun.