Ilex aquifolium 'Rubricaulis Aurea' - P9

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 glossy, 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 * hardy

leaves
High leaf 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 and pyramidal large shrub. 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 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.

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.

Worth knowing
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.