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Ilex x altaclerensis 'Belgica Aurea'

Ilex x altaclerensis 'Belgica Aurea'

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HollyShrub, EvergreenFamily: Aquifoliaceae

Height: 12mSpread: 4m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Variegation

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

Many varieties of Ilex, commonly known as holly, are grown widely across gardens are parks. In order to produce ornate and festive berries, both male and female plants need to be grown within locality of each other. Ilex x altaclerensis makes up a group of hybrid hollies that are more robust that the common holly (Ilex aquifolium) – they bear larger leaves and berries. Ilex x altaclerensis ‘Belgica Aurea’ produces leaves that are dark green with a yellow edge and are about 10cm in length.

For best results grow Ilex x altaclerensis ‘Belgica Aurea’ in moist but well-drained soil, in sun or shade.

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Ilex ‘Belgica aurea’ and wildlife

Ilex ‘Belgica 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 ‘Belgica aurea’ poisonous?

Ilex ‘Belgica aurea’ causes an upset stomach, irritates skin and is harmful if ingested. Its fruit is toxic.

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