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Ronald Byrnes
Geneva, Ohio

‘Drops of Gold’

Holly - Japanese

Ilex crenata

'Drops of Gold'

PP#14,420

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  • Evergreen
  • Colorful foliage
  • Shade tolerant
Description

Let the distinctive yellow foliage of 'Drops of Gold' Japanese holly light up your landscape. This medium-sized, rounded cultivar exhibits the most vivid coloration on new growth that gets good exposure to sunlight.

USDA Zone
6 - 7 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Yellow

Soil

Ideally, grow in moist acidic soils with good drainage. Tolerates urban conditions well, however.

Pruning

Seldom needed, but may be shaped in early summer if desired. Color is best on new growth.

Uses

Groupings, masses, perennials or shrub borders, specimen, screens, hedges or containers.

Growing Tips

Chlorosis may occur on alkaline soils. Tolerates pruning well but is generally best left to take on its own natural shape. Grows in shade, but color and form are best with some sun.

Features: Clay soil, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Japanese, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage

Features: Clay soil, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Ilex, Common name: Holly - Japanese, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Yellow foliage