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ILEX crenata 'Golden Gem'

Commonly known as Japanese holly

Compact shrub with attractive yellowish leaves in winter and spring
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Leaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long. Turns yellow-green in summer.
  • Height
    1.1m (3½ft)
  • Spread
    1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Compact, low-growing, shy-flowering shrub. Black berries.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Best in full sun.

ILEX crenata 'Golden Gem'

 
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Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, leaf miners.
    Place of origin
    Russia, Japan, Korea.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold
  • 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
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Hedging - Box Alternatives
Ilex - Growing Guide
1.1m (3½ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
  

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

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