Ilex aquifolium 'Rubricaulis Aurea' - 80-100 CM C10

Description
The Common holly 'Rubricaulis Aurea' (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 'Rubricaulis Aurea' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves with a creamy white 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 8 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ilex aquifolium 'Rubricaulis'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning * Smoke-hardy, cannot be overgrown

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Common holly 'Rubricaulis Aurea' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, toothed and have a creamy white margin. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common holly 'Rubricaulis Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common holly 'Rubricaulis Aurea' is a sprawling, pyramidal large shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 8 m and is approx. 2 - 4 m wide. Slow-growing. It usually grows 15 - 40 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.

Fertiliser varieties
This plant is not self-fertile and needs support to bear fruit. The following plants are recommended as good pollinators: - Ilex meserveae 'Blue Prince'®.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The red drupes of Ilex aquifolium 'Rubricaulis Aurea' are particularly decorative. These appear from October 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 'Rubricaulis Aurea' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.