ILEX crenata 'Golden Gem'
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ILEX crenata 'Golden Gem'
Commonly known as Japanese holly
Compact shrub with attractive yellowish leaves in winter and spring
£16.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £14.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, leaf miners. -
Place of origin
Russia, Japan, Korea. -
EvergreenLeaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long. Turns yellow-green in summer.
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Fully hardy
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Gold
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Height
1.1m (3½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, low-growing, shy-flowering shrub. Black berries.
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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.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Full sun
Best in full sun. -
Broadly columnar
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Mature Size1.1m (3½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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Ilex - Growing Guide
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