Ilex aquifolium - 'Golden Queen' (Golden Holly)

Type	Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Evergreen
Form	Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Frost Hardy
Growth	Slow Growing Plant
Earmark this plant

Cultivation notes: Holly prefers a well drained yet fertile soil in full sun / part shade. Most are hardy yet slow growing making an excellent evergreen hedge. Prune to shape in autumn.

Plant Strengths: Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners! Does not produce attractive flowers.

Common Missspellings: Eylex, Illex, Ilix, Eyelics.Eyelixs