Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea'

Also Known As

Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea Marginata'
Ferox Argentea English Holly
Hedgehog Holly
Silver-fringed English Holly

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 3'-15'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea' plant details

Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring, summer and winter
Uses: crinkly leaves, cutting garden, hedge, purple stems, screen, spiky, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These "porcupine" leaves on this male holly are showy for their spines (present not only on leaf margins, but all over!) but also for their creamy-white edges. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Curious leaves variegated with cream have typical holly spines along edges….but also have a hedgehog of them on the leaf surface! It's a 'tree wanna be' shrub, evergreen, eventually 15'h x 8-10'w and pyramid shaped. It's a male clone so no pesky seedlings; no berries but flower buds in winter appear as red spheres. Durable and long lived – great for a specimen, barrier, screening, especially appreciated in winter! Sun to part shade, most soils, drought tolt.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Hedgehog holly is definitely an appropriate name for this spiny, variegated creature, with green leaves edged in creamy white that includes sharp points on the leaf margins and spines on the upper surface of leaves. Makes This male clone doesn't produce berries so can't become a nuisance. Evergreen and tough -- up to 15' tall x 8' wide though easily kept smaller -- and a handsome and very effective barrier, screen, or accent plant. Fine in sun or shade with summer water at least to establish. Frost hardy to -10 °F), USDA zone 6. Said to be deer resistant. Aquifoliaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea'

Photo of Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea' foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea' plant

How to Grow Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant