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Ilex aquifolium 'Rubricaulis Aurea' is a rarely grown holly. With an upright habit, it has dark purple stems and shoots, and dark green leaves with distinctive, irregular, cream-yellow margins. In cold weather the leaves flush crimson. Berries are deep scarlet.
For best results grow Ilex aquifolium 'Rubricaulis Aurea' in moist but well-drained soil, in sun or shade.
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Ilex ‘Rubricaulis aurea’ and wildlife
Ilex ‘Rubricaulis aurea’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.
