Ilex crenata 'Golden Gem' (Golden Gem Japanese Holly, Golden Gem Box-Leaved Holly)
Botanical Information
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus | Ilex |
| Species | crenata |
| Cultivar | 'Golden Gem' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 45 - 60 cm |
| Spread | 45 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Low-growing to dense mounding form. |
| Landscape | A dwarf form suitable for small gardens and in place of other similar character plants such as gold Berberis and Buxus. |
| Cultivation | A plant that takes clipping well and should be planted in full sun. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Small and spineless. |
| Fruit Description | Ilex are dioecious with the drupe formation needing a nearby male plant, the berries are black. Golden gem is a female cultivar that rarely sets fruit. |
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