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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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