DESCRIPTION
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is a popular variegated variety of English holly, known for its attractive green leaves with creamy white or silver margins. This evergreen shrub is particularly valued for its ornamental foliage, which holds its color year-round. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, inconspicuous white flowers, which later give way to bright red berries, providing seasonal interest and a food source for birds.
Native to Europe, Ilex aquifolium is a species widely recognized for its cultural significance, especially around the winter holidays. Variegated English Holly, with its unique foliage, is a popular ornamental shrub in landscapes, enhancing both festive and year-round settings. The berries, typically formed in fall, are especially prominent and contribute to its appeal in winter gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is a popular variegated variety of English holly, known for its attractive green leaves with creamy white or silver margins. This evergreen shrub is particularly valued for its ornamental foliage, which holds its color year-round. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, inconspicuous white flowers, which later give way to bright red berries, providing seasonal interest and a food source for birds.
Native to Europe, Ilex aquifolium is a species widely recognized for its cultural significance, especially around the winter holidays. Variegated English Holly, with its unique foliage, is a popular ornamental shrub in landscapes, enhancing both festive and year-round settings. The berries, typically formed in fall, are especially prominent and contribute to its appeal in winter gardens.