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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ilex |
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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 | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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