Ilex crenata 'Bullata' - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Berg-Ilex 'Golden Helleri' (Ilex crenata) is a broad, dense shrub with decorative, black fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces creamy white flowers from May to June. The Berg-Ilex 'Golden Helleri' also has roundish, greenish-yellow leaves.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ilex crenata 'Golden Heller'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, salt air-tolerant, shade-tolerant, cannot be built over

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Berg-Ilex 'Golden Helleri's are greenish-yellow, roundish, alternate. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Berg-Ilex 'Golden Helleri' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, dense.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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
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 black fruits of Ilex crenata 'Golden Helleri' are particularly decorative. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.