Monrovia- Variegated English Holly Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' #7
Popular selection with shiny, dark-green leaves edged with creamy-white margins. Pyramidal grower brightens winter gardens with showy red berries. Plant a male English holly nearby as a pollenizer for berry set.
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Grows well in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Shelter from wind in hot, dry regions. Follow a regular schedule of deep waterings during the first growing season to establish n extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape.
| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks a-kwi-FO-li-um ar-JEN-te-o mar-jeh-NAH-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 15 to 20 ft. and taller, 8 to 12 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Remember, for this female plant to produce luscious red berries, it needs a male pollinator. Ideal for holiday decorations, its creamy variegated leaf is a great accent that brightens the whole plant. Grow as an immense shrub or prune off the lower branches for a charming accent tree. Its pyramidal form is particularly beautiful as a specimen in snow country. Makes a great privacy screen and prickly enough to discourage intruders. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Ornamental Berries, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |