Handsworth New Silver Holly Tree
Ilex aquifolium ‘Handsworth New Silver’
Dispatched from our expert growing partner and delivered within 7 days.
Make a loved one’s Christmas with our Handsworth New Silver Holly Tree Gift, its evergreen beauty brings joy in winter months when most trees are bare. Don’t let that stop you from getting it for other occasions, this Celtic symbol of peace, rebirth, and goodwill is a year-round delight and stands out for birthdays, christenings, and celebrations.
This particular tree has distinct variegated leaves, glossy, dark green, and broadly margined with a silver-white edge. Gardens, patios, and driveways will be enriched with their natural sophistication all year round. Small white flowers burst to life in spring giving way to bright red berries in autumn, irresistible treats for butterflies, birds, and bees. Oh, and not to worry, our Handsworth New Silver Holly is fully hardy in cold weather and partial shade.
- Larger trees make a real impression in their own unique pots and planters, as such they do not arrive with traditional gift wrap
- Evergreen holly tree (green, spiny leaves year-round)
- Arrives with a height of 1m (3ft) and can grow to 4m (13ft) if left unpruned.
- Delivered in a 25cm (7L) pot
- Can be grown in a large pot or planted
- Slow growing, thrives in shade and full sun and is fully hardy and drought tolerant
- Delivered gift-wrapped
- A popular gift for Christmas and christenings
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Estimated lead time: 7 working days.
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How their gift arrives
Gift wrapped in
Gift wrapping not currently available for this product
Shipped in
cardboard box outer (no branding on outside)
Pot size
7.5 litre pot
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Colour
Dark Green, Red
Plant Type
Round
Plant Type
Evergreen (green year round)
Leaves and Foliage
Shrub
Ultimate Height
Medium to large - from 8m to 12m / 26-40ft
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Brought to you by MyTree (our aftercare warranty team)
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Hardiness Info
Hardy in the severest European continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK.
Difficulty to Grow
Easy
Grow in Pot?
Suitable for pot growing (lifetime)
Best Soil?
Loam, Clay, Sand, Chalk
Soil Moisture
Moist but well drained
Sun Position
South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Sun Strength
Full Sun
Exposure
Exposed
Outdoor/Indoor
Perfect for growing in patios, Perfect for growing in smaller gardens
Don’t worry, it’s straightforward to look after, plus benefit from support and guidance with our MyTree warranty and aftercare service.