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Ilex Golden King

Ilex Golden King, Golden King Holly, English Holly Golden King, Ilex aquifolium Golden King, Ilex Golden, Ilex altaclerensis Golden King, Ilex x altaclerensis Golden King, Golden King Holly Tree, Golden Ilex

Ilex Golden King is a variety of English Holly that is a densely foliaged, evergreen shrub that carries spiny, glossy green leaves with a golden-yellow margin. Small, white, mildly fragrant flowers are produced in spring and result in distinctive, large red berries which attract birds. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. The coarse texture and colour sets Ilex Golden King apart from other landscape plants making it ideal for mixed plantings, hedging or screening, for contrasting with other foliage types, or for use as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Ilex 'Golden King' foliage and red berries.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:3.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Screening, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asIlex Golden King, Golden King Holly, English Holly Golden King, Ilex aquifolium Golden King, Ilex Golden, Ilex altaclerensis Golden King, Ilex x altaclerensis Golden King, Golden King Holly Tree, Golden Ilex

Golden King Holly

The Golden King Holly is grown for it foliage and berries. This densely foliaged, evergreen shrub carries spiny, glossy green leaves with a golden-yellow margin. Small, white, mildly fragrant flowers are produced in spring and result in distinctive, large red berries which attract birds. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Best growth is achieved when it is planted on a well-drained site in either full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of dry conditions, cold environments, frost, and coastal conditions. The coarse texture and colour sets the Golden King Holly apart from other landscape plants making it ideal for mixed plantings, hedging or screening, for contrasting with other foliage types, or for use as a backdrop for smaller plants.

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