Ilex aquifolium 'Golden van Tol' - 90 CM STEM 7.5 L

Description
The Common holly 'Golden van Tol' (Ilex aquifolium) is a sprawling, pyramidal large shrub with decorative, red, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. The Common holly 'Golden van Tol' also has glossy, lanceolate, rounded, dark green leaves with a yellow edge. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres.

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

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Common holly 'Golden van Tol' are dark green, lanceolate, roundish, glossy, alternate, toothed and have a yellow margin. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common holly 'Golden van Tol' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common holly 'Golden van Tol' is a sprawling and pyramidal large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m.

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 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.

Fruit
The red, round drupes of Ilex aquifolium 'Golden van Tol' are particularly decorative. These appear from September 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 'Golden van Tol' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.