A uniquely variegated female holly with intriguing golden yellow highlights on the upper and outermost foliage that offer a striking contrast to the rich green leaf color of the lower and interior foliage. This broad, upright shrub will provide a bright landscape highlight as a hedge, foundation plant or foliage accent. Evergreen.
| Plant Type |
Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
6-8 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (ft) |
| Spacing |
6'-7' (ft) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy, Variegated |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought |
| Attracts |
Birds, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Specimen |
Drops of Gold Japanese Holly | Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold' PP #14,420 || A uniquely variegated female holly with intriguing golden yellow highlights on the upper and outermost foliage that offer a striking contrast to the rich green leaf color of the lower and interior foliage. This broad, upright shrub will provide a bright landscape highlight as a hedge, foundation plant or foliage accent. Evergreen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Showy, Variegated,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Specimen