Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata' – Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata'

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Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata' – Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata'

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Small to medium size tree with densely branched, broad pyramidal crown to about 6 - 8 m. Young twigs are purple, mature bark is green-brown and smooth. The leaves are glossy, dark, olive green with grey-green markings and broad, golden yellow to light yellow margins. The undulate margins have 4 - 7 prickles on each side. The prickles are not regularly spaced. The flowers are fairly inconspicuous. Though female, this cultivar does not usually bear many fruits. Prefers a humic, moist but well-drained soil and tolerates either acidic or calcareous soil. Also suitable for use as a wide hedge.
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Multi-stem (4)
Specifications
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Height
6-8 m
Crown
broad conical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, green
Leaf
variegated, green/yellow, evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
little
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
very 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 acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor 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
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Frequently asked questions
Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata'

Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ilex aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata' 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 aquifolium 'Aurea Marginata' blooms in may.
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