Ilex aquif. 'Argentea Marginata' - P9

Description
The Common holly 'Argentea Marginata' (Ilex aquifolium) is a sprawling, pyramidal large shrub with decorative, red fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces creamy white flowers from May to June. The Common holly 'Argentea Marginata' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves with a white edge. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ilex aquifolium 'Variegata', Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Variegata'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * tolerates pruning * Smoke-hardy, cannot be built over

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Common holly 'Argentea Marginata' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, toothed and have a white margin. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common holly 'Argentea Marginata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The red drupes of Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' are particularly decorative. These appear from October and are very long-lasting.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.