Overview
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is a bushy, mound-forming, dense, compact, slow-growing shrub in the genus Ilex, part of the Aquifoliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 9.0 m tall. Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include hedges, screens and specimen plant. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
About
Ilex aquifolium, the holly, common holly, English holly, European holly, or occasionally Christmas holly, is a species of flowering plant in the family Aquifoliaceae, native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia. It is regarded as the type species of the genus Ilex, which by association is also called holly.
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About the genus
Ilex or holly is a genus of over 570 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family. Ilex has the most species of any woody dioecious angiosperm genus. The species are evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers from tropics to temperate zones worldwide.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ilex
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun, Partial shade
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub, Tree
- Habit
- Bushy, Mound-forming, Dense, Compact, Slow-growing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 9.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Screens, Specimen plant
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
- Toxicity
- Toxic if ingested
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates shade; protect from strong winds
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf-mining moths
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates shade; protect from strong winds.
Where is the best place to plant Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'?
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' prefers full sun and full shade. It suits full sun and partial shade positions.
What soil does Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' need?
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.
How big does Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' grow?
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' reaches a height of 9.0 m.
Is Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' hardy in the UK?
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
Is Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' toxic?
Toxic if ingested.
More in the Ilex genus
- Ilex 'Clusterberry' (f)
- Ilex 'Lydia Morris' (f)Holly
- Ilex serrata
- Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' (f)Winterberry
