Golden Helleri Holly

Ilex crenata 'Golden Helleri'

Golden Helleri Holly is a slow-growing dwarf evergreen shrub with a low dense mounding habit and very small spineless foliage.  The foliage slowly emerges yellow in spring and early summer, with the first leaves having time to mature to dark green while the later leaves remain yellow through winter.  Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Golden Heller is a female Holly but doesn't produce berries.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.   Well-drained soils essential.   Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew.  Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Burning Bush, Rhododendron, Blueberry

Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex crenata Golden Heller 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.