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    • Photo of Ilex aquifolium 'Gold King' foliage by Forestfarm

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    Ilex aquifolium 'Gold King'

    Also Known As

    • HOLLY

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Ilex aquifolium 'Gold King' plant details

    Ilex aquifolium 'Gold King' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex aquifolium 'Gold King'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex aquifolium 'Gold King'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the best gold variegated hollies, this dense 5-15' evergreen shrub has glossy, almost-spineless leaves brightly edged with gold and, despite its name, it is a female bearing wonderful deep red berries in winter ; hedge, accent, border. S/M/Alkaline

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ilex aquifolium 'Gold King' plant

    How to Grow Ilex aquifolium 'Gold King'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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