Drops of Gold Japanese Holly

Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold'

Patent: PP#14420

A wonderful new golden-foliaged Japanese holly from Ron Byrnes. Will take full sun in the mid-Atlantic without scalding, but also does quite well in some shade. A versatile, eye-catching evergreen accent plant.

Conard-Pyle/Star® Plants Introduction

Height

3-5 Feet

Spread

5-6 Feet

Interesting Notes

Outer foliage turns gold in the sun while the inside foliage stays green.

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-9

Characteristics & Attributes

Light Requirements

	Sun
	Part Sun/Part Shade

Soil Needs

	Moist
	Good Drainage

Season of Interest (Foliage)

	Summer
	Fall
	Winter
	Spring

Growth Habit

Mounding

Growth Rate

Slow

Features

	Evergreen
	Great Foliage

Uses

	Foundation Planting
	Mixed Planting
	Border or Bed
	Color Accent

Foliage Color

	Gold
	Green