Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' – Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King'

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Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' – Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King'

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Small tree with densely branched, broad pyramidal crown to about 6 m. Young twigs are purple, mature bark is green-brown and smooth. Leaves are glossy dark green to grey-green, marked with broad yellow, later cream coloured margins. The margins are smooth or have a few small prickles. The flowers are small and fairly inconspicuous. Despite the name ‘Golden King’, they are female. They are followed by glossy, brownish red, drupes (commonly called ‘berries’) about 8 mm across. Prefers a humic, moist but well-drained soil and tolerates either acidic or calcareous soil. Also suitable for use as tall hedge.
Good news: the vast majority of our range is immediately available from container stock. A few varieties that are only available as field-grown trees will be delivered from November 2026 onwards. We will let you know in advance per order which trees will arrive when.
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Multi-stem (5)
Specifications
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Height
5-6 m
Crown
broad conical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, green
Leaf
variegated, green/yellow, evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
reddisch brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, coastal areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Multi-stem tree calcareous soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving suitable for shadow can withstand wind broad conical dense crown variegated green/yellow white average growing provides food for birds toxic components Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King'

Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' blooms in may.
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