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Drops of Gold Japanese Holly...

Posted by dontknow z6 - Upstate NY (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 17, 09 at 7:54

Hello all.

Not new to GW, just haven't posted much in this particular forum, although I'm not sure why since Upstate NY is where I live (outside of Rochester) and I've done a lot of plantings over the years..

I have a question about the Drops of Gold Japanese Holly. They are very attractive but I'm not confident of their durability here. Are these durable enough to handle our winters?

I've purchased 3 of these at a popular local garden store who stated I wouldn't have issues with them assuming I took care of them like any other similar plant but am now questioning myself on the purchase.

Any experience with these?

Thank you for any insights you can provide.


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RE: Drops of Gold Japanese Holly...

Hello! I do not have experience growing this holly, but felt badly that you haven't gotten any answers! A little research shows it alternately listed as minimally a zone 5 plant, others say zone 6. There was also an indication that the best coloration is in full sun. I would say if you are safely in zone 6 and not in a colder microclimate you should be safe! Let us know next spring how they fared through the winter! Lois


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RE: Drops of Gold Japanese Holly...

Thank you Lois.

So far so good. Since they are not in full sun, I'll not expect great color but the sun they do get (about 10:00 am - 2:00 pm) they are doing quite well.

I'll keep you posted.


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