Gold Hedgehog Holly. An evergreen purple stemmed shrub, green leaves with a central deep gold or yellow-green blotch covered with spines. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 4m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ilex aquifolium ‘Ferox Aurea’
An evergreen purple stemmed shrub, green leaves with a central deep gold or yellow-green blotch covered with spines.
Additional information
| Generic | Ilex |
|---|---|
| Species | aquifolium |
| Varietry | 'Ferox Aurea' |
| Common Name | Gold Hedgehog Holly |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| 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 | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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