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Variegated English Holly
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'
Pronunciation: I-leks a-kwi-FO-li-um ar-JEN-te-o mar-jeh-NAH-tuh
SKU #04260
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate grower to 15 to 20 ft. tall, 8 to 12 ft. wide.
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| Description | Popular selection with shiny, dark-green leaves edged with creamy-white margins. Pyramidal grower brightens winter gardens with showy red berries. Plant a male English holly nearby as a pollenizer for berry set. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | Remember, for this female plant to produce luscious red berries, it needs a male pollinator. Ideal for holiday decorations, its creamy variegated leaf is a great accent that brightens the whole plant. Grow as an immense shrub or prune off the lower branches for a charming accent tree. Its pyramidal form is particularly beautiful as a specimen in snow country. Makes a great privacy screen and prickly enough to discourage intruders. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Care Instructions | Grows well in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Shelter from wind in hot, dry regions. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during the first growing season to establish n extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape. |
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| Description | Popular selection with shiny, dark-green leaves edged with creamy-white margins. Pyramidal grower brightens winter gardens with showy red berries. Plant a male English holly nearby as a pollenizer for berry set. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Remember, for this female plant to produce luscious red berries, it needs a male pollinator. Ideal for holiday decorations, its creamy variegated leaf is a great accent that brightens the whole plant. Grow as an immense shrub or prune off the lower branches for a charming accent tree. Its pyramidal form is particularly beautiful as a specimen in snow country. Makes a great privacy screen and prickly enough to discourage intruders. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows well in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Shelter from wind in hot, dry regions. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during the first growing season to establish n extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Variegated English Holly produce flowers?
Spring
Is Variegated English Holly evergreen or deciduous?
Variegated English Holly is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Variegated English Holly?
Variegated English Holly is Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds.
Is Variegated English Holly resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Variegated English Holly grow?
Variegated English Holly has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Variegated English Holly?
Variegated English Holly grows in an Pyramidal habit.
Where can I use Variegated English Holly in my landscape?
Variegated English Holly is suitable for: Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Variegated English Holly in my garden design?
Remember, for this female plant to produce luscious red berries, it needs a male pollinator. Ideal for holiday decorations, its creamy variegated leaf is a great accent that brightens the whole plant. Grow as an immense shrub or prune off the lower branches for a charming accent tree. Its pyramidal form is particularly beautiful as a specimen in snow country. Makes a great privacy screen and prickly enough to discourage intruders.
What color are Variegated English Holly flowers?
Variegated English Holly produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Variegated English Holly?
Variegated English Holly has Variegated foliage.
How do I care for Variegated English Holly?
Grows well in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Shelter from wind in hot, dry regions. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during the first growing season to establish n extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape.
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