- Golden Oakland Holly
Botanical name: ‘Magland’ Oakland
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: can grow 15-20 ft in height and 10-15 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 6-9
Foliage color: green, yellow, white
Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim and shape as desired in the late spring
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: makes a great colorful privacy hedge
Light needs: about 4-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: produces non-edible red berries
Watering instructions: allow soil to completely dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize once a month during the plants growing season with holly-tone
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loamy
Companion plants: lobelia, begonias, coleus, geraniums
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if the skin is exposed to the foliage or if ingested
Invasive species: no