Ilex aquifolium 'Golden van Tol' (f/v)
holly 'Golden van Tol'
Evergreen, self-fertile female tree or shrub to 4m tall, of broadly upright habit, with almost spineless dark green leaves broadly margined golden-yellow and small white flowers in spring or early summer are followed by bright-red berries
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Yellow | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Ilex can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs and trees with often spiny leaves, small white flowers (male and female usually on separate plants) and, on female plants, showy berries in autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well drained or well-drained soil in a sunny position. Although it will grow in partial shade, variegated cultivars in particular perform better in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn or by hardwood cuttings in early January
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 1; trim hedges in early spring
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, holly leaf miner and young shoots may be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to holly leaf blight
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