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.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 6-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spread6' - 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
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