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    ILEX x altaclerensis 'Golden King'
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    ILEX x altaclerensis 'Golden King'

    Commonly known as Highclere holly

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    Female, gold edged leaf
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
      When pollinated
    • Good to know
      I. aquifolium x I. perado. Ultimate size in 20-50 years
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, leaf miners.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Oblong to ovate, spine-toothed or entire leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Tall Shrub
      Female with a compact form. Produces few reddish brown berries ripening to red.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile, humus-rich
    • Full sun
      For best leaf colour.
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
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    £12.00
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