Ilex × altaclerensis 'Belgica Aurea' (f/v)
holly 'Belgica Aurea'
'Belgica Aurea' is a vigorous small evergreen tree or shrub with almost entire leaves to 10cm in length, dark green edged with creamy-yellow. Flowers small, white; berries red, sparsely produced
Synonyms
Ilex perado 'Aurea'Ilex × altaclerensis 'Silver Sentinel'
see moreIlex aquifolium 'Silver Sentinel'
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Yellow | Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–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
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
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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