Gold Variegated Holly Tree: Ilex Aquifolium Aureomarginata: Half Standard

Gold Variegated Holly Half Standard - Ilex Aquifolium 'Aureomarginata'

Add year-round elegance and festive charm with a Gold Variegated Holly Half Standard. This stunning topiary features a beautifully trained lollipop-shaped head of glossy evergreen foliage with bright golden-yellow margins atop a clear stem. The striking variegated leaves combined with long-lasting red berries create a bold architectural feature perfect for containers, formal gardens, or framing entrances.

Key Features

• Stunning Variegated Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with bright golden-yellow margins create year-round visual interest
• Festive Red Berries: Long-lasting small red berries appear in autumn and persist through winter
• Elegant Form: Half standard (lollipop) shape provides formal, architectural appeal
• Bold Architectural Plant: Creates instant impact and structure in any setting
• Evergreen: Maintains its attractive appearance throughout all seasons
• Wildlife Friendly: Berries provide valuable winter food for birds
• Hardy: Reliable and easy to grow in UK gardens

Growing Information

Overall Height: 120-140cm (including pot)
Head Diameter: 50-60cm
Ultimate Height: 8-12m if left unpruned (easily maintained at desired height)
Ultimate Spread: 4-6m
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates most soil types
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)

Planting & Care

Gold Variegated Holly thrives in containers or can be planted in the ground. Use a large pot with drainage holes and quality, well-drained compost for container growing. Position in full sun or partial shade - more sun enhances the golden variegation. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top of the soil to dry between waterings. Feed container plants with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Trim in late spring or summer to maintain the strong topiary shape and encourage dense growth. Remove any plain green shoots that appear to maintain variegation. Holly is dioecious (separate male and female plants) - this female variety produces berries when a male pollinator is nearby.

Perfect For

• Container planting on patios and terraces
• Formal gardens and structured planting schemes
• Framing doorways and entrances
• Creating matching pairs for symmetry
• Adding festive winter interest
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Year-round architectural features

Why Choose Gold Variegated Holly Half Standard?

Gold Variegated Holly half standards combine striking year-round foliage colour with festive winter berries and elegant formal structure. The bright golden margins create a luminous effect that brightens shady corners, while the red berries add seasonal charm. This is a long-lived plant that becomes more beautiful with age, making it an excellent investment for your garden.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality topiary and specimen plants for UK gardens.