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  • Ilex aquifolium Pyramidalis on the Barcham Trees nursery
  • Row of small-size Ilex aquifolium Pyramidalis Holly bushes at Barcham Trees nursery
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Upright English Holly, Compact Common Holly, Common Holly Pyramidalis

Ilex aquifolium Pyramidalis

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About this product

Ilex aquifolium Pyramidalis is an attractive, fast-growing variety of Common Holly that won the RHS Award of Merit and Award of Garden Merit in 1989 and 2002, respectively.

This Holly has bright green, waxy-looking foliage with a largely smooth edge. 

This cultivar is self-pollinating and, therefore, capable of producing a superb crop of bright red berries even without the presence of a pollinator. The berries appear in autumn and will remain on the tree into the winter until eaten by wildlife.

As its name suggests, Ilex aquifolium Pyramidalis grows with a compact, pyramidal-shaped crown as long as the central leader is retained.

Like all Hollies, this tree will tolerate some shape and prefers the soil to be free-draining.

This super, small evergreen tree is a great specimen tree for small—to medium-sized gardens. 

This Holly has an upright, triangle-shaped crown with a spreading base, which gives it an interesting architectural shape. This makes this tree a super feature tree, providing year-round interest.

Mature height: 3-7m

Specifications

Common names
Upright English Holly, Compact Common Holly, Common Holly Pyramidalis
Height of tree
3-7m
Tree type
Evergreen
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Pyramidal
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Award
Looks good in
Winter
Privacy
Screening from ground level
Location
Garden, Parkland
Genus
Ilex