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Ilex aquifolium 'Flavescens'

Also Known As

  • Ilex aquifolium 'Moonlight'
  • Moonlight Holly

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 8'-15'
  • W: 8'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

Ilex aquifolium 'Flavescens' plant details

Ilex aquifolium 'Flavescens' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex aquifolium 'Flavescens'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex aquifolium 'Flavescens'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Brilliant yellow variegation from entire leaves to picotee edges makes this Old-English cultivar incredibly showy, especially when combined with a good crop of deep-orange-red berries. S/M

Gardening facts about Ilex aquifolium 'Flavescens' plant

How to Grow Ilex aquifolium 'Flavescens'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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