Evergreen Shrub – Golden Hoogendron Holly

Golden Hoogendron Holly 

Botanical name: Ilex crenata ‘golden hoogendorn’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 3-4 ft in height with a 4-5 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9 

Growth rate: grows 1 ft per year 

Foliage color: green/yellow 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune to maintain desired shape and size during the late winter/early spring

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the late summer/early fall 

Landscape use: hedge, border, edging 

Special features: golden yellow foliage, male plant (does not produce berries)

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam 

Companion plants: japanese forest grass, astilbe, boxwoods 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no