We're offering you a A Pair of Holly Golden King Trees for £29.99, saving you up to 33% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £44.99 (correct as of 10.11.2025).

Elegant Focal Point

Add instant impact to your garden or doorstep with a pair of Ilex aquifolium 'Golden King' standard trees. These evergreen hollies are renowned for their striking variegated leaves—deep green with bold golden-yellow margins—making them a standout choice for year-round structure and colour.

Why Choose Holly Golden King?

• Evergreen Appeal: Enjoy glossy foliage every month of the year. In spring, clusters of small white flowers bloom, followed by bright red berries in autumn and winter for added festive flair.
• Wildlife Value: The berries are a magnet for birds, providing essential food through the colder months and supporting local wildlife.
• Elegant Structure: Grown as standards (lollipop shape), these hollies create an eye-catching entrance when flanking a doorway or lining a path. Their compact heads also make them ideal for patios and balconies.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Sun & Soil: Holly Golden King thrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers moist but well-drained soil; tolerates most soil types except waterlogged ground.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK (USDA zones 6-9), tolerating frosts and exposed sites.
• Watering: Keep soil moist, especially during dry spells or when grown in containers. Avoid letting roots dry out completely.
• Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape. Remove any damaged or crossing branches as needed.
• Fertiliser: Feed annually in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser for best results.

Variety & Usage Ideas

• Mature Size: Supplied at approx. 75cm tall (including stem), with a neat foliage head around 20cm across.
• Planting Ideas: Pair with box balls, lavender, or ornamental grasses for formal displays. Works beautifully in containers or as statement plants at entrances.
• Ceramic pots and gift wrapping not included. Plant size may vary by season; images are illustrative only.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best time is autumn through spring when the ground isn’t frozen. Container-grown plants can be planted year-round if watered well.
• How fast does Holly Golden King grow?
  This holly has a slow to moderate growth rate—expect modest annual gains, making it easy to maintain its shape.
• Does it need a pollinator to produce berries?
  'Golden King' is female and will produce more berries if a male holly is nearby, but often sets some fruit without one due to nearby pollinators in most gardens.