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Holly Plant - Description
- Potted Holly Plant
- Ilex × altaclerensis ‘Golden King’
- Female form – produces bright red berries in autumn when pollinated
- Evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy variegated foliage
- Leaves are dark green with golden-yellow margins
- Hardy and long-lived ornamental plant
- Pot Size: 2 Litre pot
- Current Size: approx. 40–50cm tall
Holly Plant - Characteristics
- Mature Size: 4-8m tall, 4m spread (if left untrimmed)
- Habit: Dense, upright shrub or small tree
- Foliage: Glossy, leathery, variegated leaves with golden edges
- Flowers: Small, white blooms in spring
- Fruit: Bright red berries on female plants, ripening in autumn and lasting into winter
- Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerates cold Irish winters
- Growth Rate: Moderate; easy to maintain through pruning
Holly Plant - Uses
- Excellent evergreen hedge or privacy screen
- Ornamental specimen shrub for garden borders or lawns
- Provides colourful foliage contrast with its gold-edged leaves
- Traditional choice for Christmas and winter decoration
- Provides berries for birds and wildlife during winter
- Effective boundary plant due to dense, evergreen foliage
Holly Plant - Care Instructions
- Plant in sun or partial shade; variegated leaves colour best with some sun
- Soil: Moist but well-drained; adapts to a wide range of soils
- Water regularly until established; drought tolerant once mature
- Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
- Plant with a male holly nearby to ensure berry production
- Mulch around the base annually to conserve moisture and improve soil
