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Beginner
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8m
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10m
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'
Other names: Silver-margined holly
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Genus: Ilex
Variety or cultivar: 'Argentea Marginata' _ 'Argentea Marginata' is a conical evergreen tree with spiny leaves edged with cream (and flushed pink when young) and small, dull white flowers followed by red berries.
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green, Variegated, Flushed pink, Cream in All seasons
Fruit: Red in Autumn; Red in Winter
Habit: Open branches
Toxicity: Berries may cause discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Magnolia denudata (Yulan)
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' (Silver-margined holly) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in moist, free-draining, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Maggie Baptiste
I have just bought an ilex aquifolium argentea marginata. Am I correct in thinking this is a female? How near does a male holly need to be to pollinate and which would you recommend please?
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- Posted: Mon. 4th October 2010 13:28
- Last reply: Mon. 4th October 2010 20:46
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