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Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' (Silver-margined holly)
1 hour care
per year
per year
10m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'
Other names
Silver-margined holly, Ilex x altaclerensis 'Variegata', lex aquifolium 'Argentea Variegata' , Ilex aquifolium 'Argenteo Marginata', Ilex aquifolium 'Albomarginata'
Genus
Ilex Ilex
Variety or Cultivar
'Argentea Marginata' _ 'Argentea Marginata' is a conical evergreen tree with spiny leaves edged with cream, flushed pink when young, and small, dull white flowers followed by red berries.
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is: Evergreen
Habit
Open branches
Toxicity
Berries may cause discomfort if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green, Variegated, Flushed pink, Cream in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Scale insects Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Scale insects
Holly leaf blight Holly leaf blight
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' (Silver-margined holly) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moist, free-draining, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'
Other names
Silver-margined holly, Ilex x altaclerensis 'Variegata', lex aquifolium 'Argentea Variegata' , Ilex aquifolium 'Argenteo Marginata', Ilex aquifolium 'Albomarginata'
Genus
Ilex Ilex
Variety or Cultivar
'Argentea Marginata' _ 'Argentea Marginata' is a conical evergreen tree with spiny leaves edged with cream, flushed pink when young, and small, dull white flowers followed by red berries.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Open branches
Toxicity
Berries may cause discomfort if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green, Variegated, Flushed pink, Cream in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Scale insects
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' (Silver-margined holly) will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moist, free-draining, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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