Ilex x aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'

variegated English holly

  • Evergreen
  • Shiny dark green leaves outlined with creamy white
  • Pyramidal shape

Purchase options for variegated English holly

  • Size: 5 Gallon 42-48"
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: Online

$160.00

Success Starts With Soil

Variegated English Holly is an evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves edged in creamy white and spiny margins. It grows 15-40 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. This female cultivar produces small, fragrant pinkish-white flowers in spring and red drupes in fall, attracting birds. It's commonly used as an accent or privacy screen and adds year-round interest with its striking foliage.

Attributes
Evergreen
Focal Point
Great Foliage
Naturalizing
Specimen
Foliage Color
Variegated
Maintenance and Care
Cold Tolerant
Disease Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Supports Bees
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Flower Color
Inconspicuous
Pink
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Winter
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Habit
Upright
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing Tips for Ilex x aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'

Plant in fertile, acidic, moist soil with full sun to partial shade. Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Protect from winter winds. Prune in winter to encourage new growth, as blossoms and berries will appear on this new growth. The plant can be trained to grow as a large shrub.