Ilex Ferox Argentea
Silver Hedgehog Holly
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Common Name: Silver hedgehog holly
Latin Name: Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea'
Soil: Any
Position: Any
Hardiness: Full Hardy
Eventual Height/Spread: 6m x 4m
Special features: Self-fertile specimen with creamy white border around a green glossy leaf.
Ilex aquafolium 'Ferox Argentea' has an effective combination of deep purple twigs spiny green glossy leaves with a creamy white margin. This silver hedgehog holly can be planted as a specimen shrub or used to create a dense, prickly evergreen hedge, which retains its the bright variegation even in the shade. Ilex Ferox Argentea is also a self fertile variety of Ilex. Produces glossy red berries that are retained into winter.