Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' – Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'

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Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' – Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'

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Medium-size tree with densely branched, broad pyramidal crown to about 8 - 12 m. Young twigs are bright green with cream stripes. The leaves are narrow ovate to elliptical, up to 7 cm long. They are glossy dark green with broad, cream coloured margins. Young leaves often coloured pinkish to light purple. The margins are slightly undulate, with 5 - 7 sharp prickles on each side. The flowers are fairly inconspicuous. This female cultivar can bear numerous bright red fruits. Prefers a humic, moist but well-drained soil and tolerates either acidic or calcareous soil. Also suitable for use as a wide hedge.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Multi-stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
8-12 m
Crown
broad conical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, green
Leaf
variegated, off white/ green, pink, evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, coastal areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving suitable for shadow can withstand wind broad conical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown variegated off-white/green white average growing provides food for birds toxic components Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'

Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' can eventually reach a height of 8-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' blooms in may.
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