Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Common holly 'Ferox Argentea' (Ilex aquifolium) is a compact, evergreen garden plant with decorative, egg-shaped, yellow-green leaves. In a sunny to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and is approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Common holly 'Ferox Argentea' are yellow-green, ovate, toothed. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Common holly 'Ferox Argentea' is compact in structure. Slow growing. Generally grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady, wind-protected 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.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary

Root
Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea' is a heartroot.