Ilex crenata 'Gold Tip' - 20-25 CM C2

Description
The Japanese holly 'Gold Tip' (Ilex crenata) is an upright shrub or small shrub with decorative fruits that stay on for a very long time. The Japanese holly 'Gold Tip' also has roundish, yellow-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, tolerates shade

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Japanese holly 'Gold Tip' are yellow-green, roundish, alternate. They are about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese holly 'Gold Tip' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese holly 'Gold Tip' is an upright-growing shrub or small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

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.

Fruit
The fruits of Ilex crenata 'Gold Tip' are particularly decorative. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.