Common holly (Ilex aquifolium)

Common holly (Ilex aquifolium)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Common holly (Ilex aquifolium). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

You can plant common holly with any orientation (north, south, east, west) as it is not demanding about this detail.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Ilex aquifolium can work very well in gardens of different styles:

  • City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
  • Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
  • Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;

Planting type

common holly is often applied in flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden; but also hedging and screens – so useful for delimiting different areas and giving privacy;.

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