Ilex crenata 'Convexed Gold'
Japanese holly, Box leaved holly
- Height × spread
- 1.8m × 2.5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
Availability
Generally available in Winter & Spring, some in Summer
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
This is a recent introduction and it is thought to be vigorous. It has small, smooth-looking, close-packed leaves that generally have rounded ends. They are carried on dense branches with green-brown young growth. The leaves are individually convex in their shape and carry a curious creamy yellow flushing that overlays the green beneath. Position is everything and this benefits from a sunny spot that will bring out the full potential of the colour; as it will turn green if there is too much shade. This female form will produce rounded black berries.
- Foliage colour
- Yellow
- Fruit colour
- Black
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 1.8m
- Spread
- 2.5m
- Spread in 10 years
- 2.2m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Hedge, Screening, Structural, Bird attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
Found in
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