Drops of Gold Japanese Holly

Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold' PP #14,420

Pronunciation: I-leks kre-NA-ta
SKU #03117
5-9

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A uniquely variegated female holly with intriguing golden yellow highlights on the upper and outermost foliage that offer a striking contrast to the rich green leaf color of the lower and interior foliage. This broad, upright shrub will provide a bright landscape highlight as a hedge, foundation plant or foliage accent. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsRhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia)
Care InstructionsPrefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable; does not tolerate hot, humid environments well. Best foliage color in full sun. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to shape.
Details
Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Compact Form, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsRhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers light, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but highly adaptable; does not tolerate hot, humid environments well. Best foliage color in full sun. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to shape.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.