Ilex Drops of Gold
Brighten evergreen borders with gold-splashed foliage that changes with sun exposure. Drops of Gold Holly develops rich golden leaves in full sun, while shaded growth takes on softer yellow-green tones. Female plants may produce small black berries after pollination.
Growing Guide
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
- Mature Height: 3'–4'
- Mature Width: 4'–5'
- Spacing: 4'
- Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold'
- Common Name: Drops of Gold Holly
- Plant Type: Evergreen Female Holly Shrub
- Bloom Color: White
- Season of Interest: Fall, Year-Round
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Growth Habit: Upright-Spreading
- Pollinator Friendly: When flowering
Key Features
- Gold and yellow-green variegated foliage
- Color changes with light exposure
- Upright-spreading habit
- Possible small black berries
- Year-round evergreen contrast
Landscape Uses
- Foundation plantings
- Mixed evergreen borders
- Accent plantings
- Mass plantings
- Containers
Planting & Care Tips
- Plant in full sun to part sun.
- Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Prune lightly in spring if shaping is needed.
Companion Plants
- Ilex Touch of Gold
- Loropetalum Purple Daydream®
- Nandina Gulf Stream
- Carex Evergold
- Liriope Big Blue
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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