Ilex x attenuata 'Sunny Foster'

A fantastic holly for winter colour, Ilex x attenuata 'Sunny Foster' has young leaves which emerge as a handsome clear golden yellow in colour, while the more mature foliage is a darker gold or green. Small white flowers appear on the branches in early summer, followed by shiny, red fruit in winter. The leaf colour is most striking if planted in a very sunny spot!

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Ilex x attenuata 'Sunny Foster' does not particularly enjoy chalky soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Ilex x attenuata 'Sunny Foster' grows to be a medium sized or eventually large, branching shrub with a pyramidal, upright form. Can be prund to size if required..
  • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

• Notes: The leaf colour is most striking if planted in a very sunny spot. This holly which was first discovered as a variegated leaf mutation on a plant of Ilex x attenuata 'Foster No. 2' at the U.S. National Arboretum in North America.