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