Ilex cornuta 'Cajun Gold'

Also Known As

Cajun Gold Chinese Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

7a-9b

Ilex cornuta 'Cajun Gold' plant details

Ilex cornuta 'Cajun Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline and clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex cornuta 'Cajun Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex cornuta 'Cajun Gold'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, pollution, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The most beautiful of the yellow-leaved shrubs we have found to date, being much easier to grow and more trouble-free than Golden Euonymus. Bright golden yellow new growth matures to rich glossy gold and deep green variegated foliage. It makes a dense and durable evergreen shrub that is easily shaped by pruning. A beautiful accent plant, hedge, or small evergreen tree.

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How to Grow Ilex cornuta 'Cajun Gold'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant