Ilex aquifolium argentea 'Marginata', 1.5L Standard
£25.00
notes
Ilex aquifolia argentea 'Marginata', or Silver margined Holly, offers an attractive flavour of formal structure to a garden. Perfect shaped into an evergreen standard and planted in paired containers to make a statement; the shiny, variegated foliage with its traditional prickles is always eye-catching.
Dimensions
- Pot Size: 1.5L
- Height and Spread: 12m (39 ft) x 4m (13ft) if left unchecked
Features
notes
Ilex aquifolia argentea 'Marginata', or Silver margined Holly, offers an attractive flavour of formal structure to a garden. Perfect shaped into an evergreen standard and planted in paired containers to make a statement; the shiny, variegated foliage with its traditional prickles is always eye-catching.
DETAILS
- Medium sized tree with conical habit
- Flowers: Small white flowers in May- June
- Fruit: Bright red berries in autumn/winter
- Evergreen
- Hardy
PLANTING
- Moist but well drained soil
- South, East or West aspect
- Full sun or partial sunlight
CARE
- Variegated leaf colour better when planted in full sun
- Trim in late winter or early spring
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
- Copes well with pollution and salt laden air
- Stem ideal for flower arranging
- To guarantee berries, will need a male holly planted nearby
Glossary