Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today!
6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
ILEX aquifolium 'Golden van Tol'
Commonly known as Common holly, English holly
Female. Pyramidal habit, yellow edged foliage and orange berries
Further Reading....
-
Evergreen - ovate, puckered leaves 3-7cm (1¼-3in) long with a few marginal spiny teeth.
-
Height - 4m (13ft)
-
Spread - 3m (10ft)
-
Tall Shrub - broad, upright shrub with purple branches. Berries sparsely.
-
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
-
Full sun - for best leaf colour.
-
Partial shade
-
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
-
Good to know - wildlife plant - birds, insects
-
Pests & Diseases - scale insects, leaf miners.
-
Place of origin - western and southern Europe, northern Africa, western Asia.
-
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
-
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
-
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold variegated -
-
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
-
Spring
-
Summer
-
Winter
-
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
-
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
-
Bird friendly
-
Butterfly friendly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ilex - Growing Guide
4m (13ft)
|
![]() |
![]() |
3m (10ft) |

ILEX aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'
Broad-leaved silver holly
Available from £14.00

ILEX x altaclerensis 'Golden King'
Holly
Available from £14.00

ILEX aquifolium 'J.C. van Tol'
Common holly, English holly
Available from £14.00

ILEX aquifolium 'Silver Queen'
Common holly, English holly
Available from £14.00
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50