Gold Coast® English Holly
Ilex aquifolium 'Monvila'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 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 a-kwi-FO-li-um |
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Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Design Ideas | Add interest to your winter garden and have a fresh supply of holiday greenery for wreaths and garlands. The golden-edged foliage will add a special glow. The English Holly is very shade tolerant and will add light and interest to a woodland understory or a sunny wildlife garden. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean |
Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Pollenizer, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Year-round Interest |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Peony (Paeonia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Camellia (Camellia) |
Grows well in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Shelter from wind and harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot, dry regions. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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