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    Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Aurea'

    Also Known As

    • Ferox Aurea English Holly
    • Gold-Variegated Hedgehog Holly

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Aurea' plant details

    Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Aurea' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Aurea'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Since this is a male it won't get fruit, however, this shrub is worth growing just for its amazing foliage: golden center, deep-green margins with holly-spines (to the point of hedgehogness!) on the leaf top as well as the edges. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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