Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' (f/v)
silver-margined holly
'Argentea Marginata' is a medium-sized evergreen tree of conical outline, with spiny, undulate leaves boldly edged with cream and tinged pink when young. Flowers small, dull white; berries bright red
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Pink Cream Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green | |||
| Autumn | Cream Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Cream Green | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Berries may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Genus
Ilex can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs and trees with often spiny leaves, small white flowers (male and female usually on separate plants) and, on female plants, showy berries in autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny position; good as a hedge plant. Although it will grow in partial shade, variegated cultivars in particular perform better in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
Aphids, scale insects and holly leaf miner may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by holly leaf blight
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