Ilex aquifolium 'Golden van Tol' - P9

Description
From September onwards, these produce red, round fruits that keep for a very long time.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning * hardy

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Common holly 'Golden van Tol' is sprawling and pyramidal in structure.

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. They appear from September and are very long-lasting.

Interesting facts
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 forms finely branched roots, depending on the soil.