Box-leaved Holly. A compact low growing evergreen shrub with golden yellow leaves turning yellow-green in summer, produces black fruit. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ilex crenata ‘Golden Gem’ – 7.5Ltr
A compact low growing evergreen shrub with golden yellow leaves turning yellow-green in summer, produces black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Ilex |
|---|---|
| Species | crenata |
| Varietry | 'Golden Gem' – 7.5Ltr |
| Common Name | Box-leaved Holly |
| Flower Colour | Cream |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Yellow |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | Black |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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