Description
Ilex aquifolium 'Golden van Tol', better known as Golden-furred Holly, is a beautiful addition to any garden thanks to its evergreen, glossy dark green leaves with striking yellow edges. This set of four plants, supplied in 9 cm pots and with a height of 30 cm, is ideal for creating a decorative hedge or as a solitary in your garden.
Features:
- Sheet: The leaves of 'Golden van Tol' are dark green with broad, wavy yellow edges. The leaves are glossy and spine-free, distinguishing this cultivar from other holly varieties.
- Bloom: In spring, usually between May and June, this holly produces inconspicuous white flowers that grow in clusters.
- Berries: After flowering, bright red berries appear, which give the plant decorative value and are attractive to birds. The berries are poisonous to humans, but not to birds.
Growth and Maintenance:
- Height: This evergreen shrub can eventually reach a height of up to 6 metres, but it grows slowly and is therefore easy to control with pruning.
- Form: 'Golden van Tol' has an upright growth habit with a conical crown.
- Location: It thrives best in sun or semi-shade.
- Bottom: Ilex aquifolium 'Golden van Tol' likes a well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist and sandy soil.
- Hardy: This plant tolerates temperatures down to -25 °C and is therefore very hardy.
- Pruning: The plant tolerates topiary very well, making it suitable for hedges. Use gloves and protective clothing when pruning, as some parts of the plant are poisonous.
Particulars:
- Self-pollinating: This cultivar is self-pollinating, meaning no male plant is needed for berry production.
- Wildlife: The red berries are a valuable food source for birds in winter.
- Plaque resistance: The leaves, shoots and flowers can sometimes be affected by aphids, so regular inspection is recommended.
Bring colour and texture to your garden with this set of four Golden-flowered Holly - Ilex aquifolium 'Golden van Tol'. Order today and enjoy the lasting beauty and versatility these plants offer.