Drops of Gold Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold' PP #14,420
SKU
03117
A uniquely variegated female holly with intriguing golden yellow highlights on the upper and outermost foliage that offer a striking contrast to the rich green leaf color of the lower and interior foliage. This broad, upright shrub will provide a bright landscape highlight as a hedge, foundation plant or foliage accent. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks kre-NA-ta |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia) |
Prefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable; does not tolerate hot, humid environments well. Best foliage color in full sun. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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