Ilex aquifolium 'Rubricaulis Aurea'

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HollyShrub, EvergreenFamily: Aquifoliaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Variegation

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Ilex ‘Rubricaulis aurea’ poisonous?

Ilex ‘Rubricaulis aurea’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

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