Woody > Ilex > Ilex crenata > Ilex crenata 'Golden Gem'
Ilex crenata
'Golden Gem'
Golden Gem Japanese Holly, Golden Gem Box-Leaved Holly
| Family |
| Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Ilex |
| Species |
| crenata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Golden Gem' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6a - 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Height |
| 45 - 60 cm |
| Spread |
| 45 - 60 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| 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. |
| Shape |
| Low-growing to dense mounding form. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| 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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