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.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Fruitsyesyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyes
Pruneyes
Collect seedsyesyes

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’ irritates skin. 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
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