English Holly

Ilex aquifolium

Classic holly with spiny glossy leaves and red berries; excellent for hedges and holiday decoration.

Sunlight Partial Shade

Water Moderate

USDA zones 6–9

Planning spacing 10 ft

Typical mature size 35 ft tall, 12 ft wide

Typical bloom Late spring

English Holly spacing and mature footprint

Space English Holly 10 ft apart, measured center to center (3 m).

The mature spread is about 12 ft (3.7 m), so plants set at that distance grow together into a connected screen.

Treat 10 ft as a planning baseline — cultivar and local growing conditions shift the final footprint.

Three plants set 10 ft apart, center to center; shaded circles show the 12 ft mature spread.