Drops of Gold Japanese Holly 1 Live Plant – Ilex crenata ‘Drops of Gold’ – 3 Gallon Pot

Drops of Gold Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata ‘Drops of Gold’) is a broadleaf evergreen ornamental shrub valued for its bright golden-yellow foliage and compact, rounded growth habit. Its small, glossy, holly-like leaves create a fine-textured appearance, while the golden new growth provides striking contrast against darker green plants in the landscape.

This Japanese holly cultivar develops a dense, bushy form suitable for foundation plantings, low ornamental hedges, mixed shrub borders, garden edging, and outdoor containers. Its foliage generally displays the strongest golden coloration in locations with adequate sunlight, while some green tones may remain within the plant's interior. The shrub retains its leaves throughout the year, providing consistent evergreen structure.

This listing includes one live Drops of Gold Japanese Holly in a 3 gallon nursery pot. The plant is approximately 15 inches tall at the time of shipping. It generally performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers acidic, well-drained soil with moderate moisture.

Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Plant

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

Common Name: Drops of Gold Japanese Holly

Scientific Name: Ilex crenata ‘Drops of Gold’

Cultivar: Drops of Gold

Plant Form: Live Potted Evergreen Shrub

Plant Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Ornamental Shrub

Foliage Color: Golden yellow with green interior foliage

Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, dense

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Drops of Gold Japanese Holly

• Scientific Name: Ilex crenata ‘Drops of Gold’

• Cultivar: Drops of Gold

• Plant Quantity: 1 live plant

• Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

• Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Live potted evergreen shrub

• Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen ornamental shrub

• Plant Family: Aquifoliaceae

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Foliage Color: Golden yellow with green interior foliage

• Foliage Type: Small, glossy, evergreen leaves

• Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, dense

• Flower Color: Small, inconspicuous whitish flowers

• Bloom Season: Spring

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 5–8

• Soil Preference: Acidic, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate

• Landscape Uses: Foundation plantings, low hedges, shrub borders, edging

• Container Suitable: Yes, with adequate drainage and root space

• Seasonal Appearance: Evergreen; retains foliage throughout the year

• Primary Ornamental Feature: Bright golden-yellow foliage

• Foliage Color Variation: Golden tones are generally strongest with adequate sunlight

One live Drops of Gold Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata ‘Drops of Gold’), natural woody stems, evergreen foliage, established root system, growing medium, and 3 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Shipping Height: Approx. 15 inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Form: Live Potted Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub

Plant Condition: Live evergreen shrub; natural variation in branching, foliage density, leaf color, and overall appearance may occur. Minor seasonal leaf shedding and shipping-related stress are possible.