Ilex aquif. 'Aurea Marginata' - 60 CM STEM 7.5L

Description
The Common holly 'Pyramidalis Aurea Marginata' (Ilex aquifolium) is a large, upright, pyramidal shrub with decorative, red fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces white flowers from May to June. The Common holly 'Pyramidalis Aurea Marginata' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves with a yellow edge. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning * hardy

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Common holly 'Pyramidalis Aurea Marginata' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, toothed and have a yellow margin. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common holly 'Pyramidalis Aurea Marginata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common holly 'Pyramidalis Aurea Marginata' is an upright and pyramidal large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 white flowers appear from May to June.

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

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, topiary, bird food plant

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