Ilex x aquifolium Argentea Marginata
variegated English holly
- Evergreen
- Shiny dark green leaves outlined with creamy white
- Pyramidal shape
- Category: Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone: 7-9
- Height: 15-40 ft
- Spread: 10-20 ft
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Variegated English Holly is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves edged in creamy white and spiny margins. It grows 15-40 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. This female cultivar produces small, fragrant pinkish-white flowers in spring and red drupes in fall, attracting birds. It's commonly used as an accent or privacy screen and adds year-round interest with its striking foliage.
Foliage Color
| • | Variegated |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ilex x aquifolium Argentea Marginata
Plant in fertile, acidic, moist soil with full sun to partial shade. Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Protect from winter winds. Prune in winter to encourage new growth, as blossoms and berries will appear on this new growth. The plant can be trained to grow as a large shrub.