Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' – Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King'

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Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' – Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King'

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Small tree with densely branched, broad pyramidal crown to about 6 m. Young twigs are purple, mature bark is green-brown and smooth. Leaves are glossy dark green to grey-green, marked with broad yellow, later cream coloured margins. The margins are smooth or have a few small prickles. The flowers are small and fairly inconspicuous. Despite the name ‘Golden King’, they are female. They are followed by glossy, brownish red, drupes (commonly called ‘berries’) about 8 mm across. Prefers a humic, moist but well-drained soil and tolerates either acidic or calcareous soil. Also suitable for use as tall hedge.
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Height
5-6 m
Width
2-3m
Crown
broad conical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, green
Leaf
variegated, green/yellow, evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
reddisch brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, coastal areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous 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 green/yellow white average growing provides food for birds toxic components Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King'

Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ilex ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' 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 ×altaclerensis 'Golden King' blooms in may.
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