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Supplied at 30–40cm tall in a 3L pot, this dense, upright variety fits sun or shade and thrives in a range of soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40cm height in 3L container; annual growth typically 30–50cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense evergreen shrub, ultimate height and spread 3–5m, manageable with yearly pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage \u0026amp; Seasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, glossy leaves; decorative red stems; white fragrant flower clusters in June support pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun to full shade; suitable for clay, chalk, or loam; drought tolerant when established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune annually in summer; 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Tolerates partial shade and requires little maintenance, suiting beginner gardeners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ilex aquifolium 'Golden King' (female)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4-8m at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-40cm supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully hardy in UK climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evergreen, variegated gold-edged leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerry Production\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reddish autumn berries, attracts birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low maintenance, suitable for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown in 3L pot, ready to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I plant Ilex 'Golden King' in shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, this holly performs well in partial shade, though full sun encourages brighter foliage color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is 'Golden King' different from other variegated hollies?\u003c\/strong\u003e Its gold-margined leaves, compact shape, and female status (berry production) are distinctive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate growth; reaches 4-8m in 10 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo the berries attract wildlife?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—autumn berries attract birds and provide winter interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it beginner friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—minimal pruning and hardy nature make this cultivar easy to grow for all garden levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51725069746512,"sku":"IxA-PG-30\/40-C3","price":13.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/9182\/3184\/files\/ilexgoldenking_2.jpg?v=1788285071"},{"product_id":"ovalifolium-green-hedge-100-125cm","title":"Green Privet 100\/125cm Bare Root (Ligustrum ovalifolium)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003ePrivet plants tolerate most soil types and is good for windy, coastal areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSupplied 3-4ft tall (100-125cm), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3CF0sEeAMzc\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What is Bare Root? 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Privet may experience some leaf fall during winter which explains classification of semi-evergreen but once established will retain most leaves.  Privet hedges are a good alternative to Leylandii conifer hedge plants as it is easier to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\"\u003ePrivet hedges should be pruned a few times a year during the growing season to maintain its shape and regrowth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Privet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenus: Ligustrum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies:  ovalifolium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType:  Bareroot, Semi-evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize:  40\/60  cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers:  Abundant White Flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRate of Growth:  20-40cm per year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Location:  Full sun, partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Type:  Tolerates almost all soil types, chalk and clay, moist, well-draining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003epH:  neutral, acid, alkaline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFertilise:   \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk\/growing-needs\/fertilisers-soil-improvers\/root-grow\/mycorrhizal-fungi-rootgrow\" title=\"Rootgrow - Mycorrhizal fungi\"\u003eRootgrow \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eupon initial planting and thereafter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Distance: 3  per metre single row for hedging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness:  Hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 4-8  metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpread: 2.5-4 metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to March annually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScotPlants Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default 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