Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata Pendula' (Perry's Weeping Silver Holly)


Botanical Information

FamilyAquifoliaceae
GenusIlex
Speciesaquifolium
Cultivar'Argentea Marginata Pendula'
SynonymsIlex aquifolium 'Argentea Pendula', Ilex aquifolium 'Perry's Weeping'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)5 - (-4)
Height2 - 4 m
Spread2 - 4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

ShapePendulous and weeping.
LandscapeBorders, beds, wildlife, cottage and informal gardens.
PropagationGrafting using I. aquifolium rootstock.
CultivationPrefers full sun and partial-shade. Plant in moist but well-drained soil sandy loam soil.
PestsMay be affected by cushion scale and holly leaf miner. Holly leaf blight, honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot and fungal leaf spot may occur.
Notable SpecimensTrewidden Garden, Trewidden, Penzance, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDropping branches that eventually form a small dome, pyramid or mushroom shape.
Leaf DescriptionSpiny leaves with broad edges that are 8 cm long.
Flower DescriptionSmall flowers appearing in spring or early summer.
Fruit DescriptionFruit ripens in autumn through winter.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are purple when young and mature to a dark green with cream edges. The flowers are white. The fruit are bright red.

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