Ilex aquifolium - Handsworth New Silver' (Golden Holly)

Type	Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Evergreen
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	Variegated white-green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Ilex aquifolium 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: Ornamental winter bark / tracery; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary.

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

Common Missspellings: Eylex, Illex, Ilix, Illix, Illax, Illacks, Ilacks, Eylix