Ilex altaclarensis 'Golden King'

A large spreading evergreen shrub or small tree with leaves which are green with a yellow margin. Female clone producing red berries in Winter that contrast brilliantly with the folliage. Young branches are green with a purplish flush. The bright yellow margin on the leaves turns to cream on older leaves. Retain their branches almost to ground level.

• Position: prefers full sun/partial shade
• Soil: well drained soil, all soil types
• Eventual Size: mature size (after ten years): 5m high, 4m spread
• Habit: spreading habit
• Foliage: ovate spiney evergeen leaves, green with yellow margins
• Hardiness: Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
• Common Names: holly 'Golden King',

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Eventual size after 10 years