Ilex × meserveae ‘Heckenfee’ – Hardy Evergreen Holly with Bright Winter Berries
Ilex × meserveae ‘Heckenfee’ is a robust evergreen holly valued for its glossy foliage, dense growth, and vibrant winter berries. The dark green, slightly spiny leaves create a thick and attractive structure throughout the year, making it ideal for hedging and boundary planting.
In spring, small white flowers appear among the foliage, which are attractive to pollinators. When planted near a suitable male pollinator such as Ilex × meserveae ‘Heckenstar’, these flowers develop into clusters of bright red berries that persist through autumn and winter, adding valuable seasonal colour.
With its naturally upright and bushy habit, ‘Heckenfee’ forms an excellent evergreen hedge, providing year-round privacy and shelter. It also works beautifully as a specimen shrub in mixed borders where its berries can be fully appreciated.
Extremely hardy and adaptable, this holly thrives in sun or partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions once established. It responds well to pruning, allowing it to be shaped into neat hedges or maintained as a structured shrub.
Strong, decorative, and wildlife-friendly, Ilex ‘Heckenfee’ is a superb evergreen shrub that brings structure and vibrant winter interest to UK gardens.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Small white flowers appear on the foliage.
Summer: Dense evergreen leaves provide structure.
Autumn: Bright red berries develop after pollination.
Winter: Berries and glossy foliage add colour and interest.
Key Features
Glossy evergreen foliage – Year-round structure.
Bright red berries – Winter colour and wildlife value.
Dense growth – Excellent for hedging.
Very hardy – Tolerates cold conditions.
Pollinator-friendly – Spring flowers attract insects.
Perfect For
Evergreen hedging – Dense privacy screen.
Mixed borders – Structural planting.
Wildlife gardens – Berries for birds.
Winter gardens – Seasonal colour.
Formal hedges – Responds well to clipping.
Growing Tips
Sun/Position: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of most types.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.
Care: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.
If you'd like, I can also prepare a Heckenfee + Heckenstar pairi
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
