Ilex x altaclerensis (Holly) 'Golden King'
A robust and versatile evergreen, this holly is a superb choice for year-round structure in gardens and hedgerows. Its glossy, dark green leaves with subtle spines create a dense, elegant screen, while the occasional bright red berries add a festive winter touch. Thriving in both sun and shade, it adapts well to most well-drained soils and tolerates coastal conditions. With a naturally upright yet manageable growth habit, it works beautifully as a tall hedge, windbreak, or striking standalone specimen. The plant�?Ts resilience to pruning makes it easy to maintain, ensuring a polished look for any landscape.
Family of Trees: Aquifoliaceae
Habit: Evergreen Tree/Shrub
Growth Rate: 20-40 cm/year
Optimal Temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -15°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Toxic berries
Flowers or Berries: White Flowers, Red Berries


Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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