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Ilex aquifolium 'Tromp Gold'

Ilex aquifolium 'Tromp Gold'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing cultivar of Ilex aquifolium to a height of 4m, with glossy, spiny leaves that are golden yellow, most strongly so in winter. The older leaves are green

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyChalkClay

pH

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moist but well-drained or well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in a sunny position

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and Holly leaf miner

Diseases

May be susceptible to holly leaf blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalCity CourtyardFlower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years