Ilex Castle Gold™

Blue Holly, Holly, Inkberry

Note: This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Berried Treasure!
Captivating lime-yellow foliage with the classic holly shape matures to bright gold. Brilliant red berries in a late season garden are stunning. Use Castle Wall™ to pollinate for berries. Ilex Castle Gold™ is an attractive hedge, foundation planting or specimen shrub. One Castle Wall (male) will pollinate three Castle Gold (female) up to 30’ apart. Prefers moist, acidic soils. Branches are striking accents for wreaths and holiday table arrangements.

Code ILCG

Patent PP26,926 'David Carroll'

Plant Type Shrubs

Species x meserveae

Height Tall 5-6'

Spacing Plant 5-6' apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 5-8

Soil Type Normal, Acidic

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Proven Winners

These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Evergreen
  • Winter Interest
  • Good for Hedge
  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant
  • Wet Site Tolerant

Ilex General Information

Blue Holly are evergreen shrubs with bright red fruit. Berries appear on females after flowering and mature to bright red, remaining until mid-winter or later. Provides welcome color in the winter landscape. Cut branches are welcome additions for holiday arrangements. Birds love the berries.

Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow.

Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Ilex Plant Care

Use Ilex Castle Wall to pollinate for berry production. Excessive pruning is not recommended - prune newly emerging foliage to shape if desired. Berries on old wood. Hard pruning is best done in stages over 2-3 years and only if necessary. Fertilize in early spring with a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Trustpilot