Ilex crenata 'Golden Gem' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanese holly 'Golden Gem' (Ilex crenata) is a broad small shrub with decorative fruits. It produces white flowers from May to June. The Japanese holly 'Golden Gem' also has roundish, golden yellow leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, loose, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * tolerates pruning * tolerates urban climates, tolerates shade

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Japanese holly 'Golden Gem' are golden yellow, roundish, alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese holly 'Golden Gem' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese holly 'Golden Gem' is a broadly growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 0.8 - 1 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, 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
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 white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The fruits of Ilex crenata 'Golden Gem' are particularly decorative.

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

Root
Densely branched, close to the surface.