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Goshiki False Holly
SECTION 1 — Professional Plant Specifications
Botanical Name: Ilex aquifolium ‘Goshiki’
Common Name: Goshiki Holly
Mature Height and Width: 4-5′ tall × 3-4′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, dense evergreen shrub with a broadly pyramidal to oval form. Moderate growth rate with strong branching and a naturally refined structure.
Foliage Description: Distinctive variegated foliage with green centers and irregular creamy-yellow margins. New growth emerges flushed with pink to rose tones, creating a multi-colored effect (“Goshiki” translates to “five colors”). Leaves are thick, glossy, and lightly spined. Evergreen in Zones 6–8.
Flower Description: Small white flowers in late spring; not ornamentally significant. Female plants may produce red berries if pollinated, though fruiting is often light.
Bloom Time: Late spring
Fall Color: Evergreen; seasonal interest comes from variegated foliage and occasional berry display rather than fall color.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best variegation and pink new growth color develop in full sun.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–8
Notable Landscape Uses:
Foundation anchor shrub; mixed evergreen borders; winter interest plantings; accent shrub in courtyard gardens; property line screens; focal point in smaller residential landscapes; container specimen in protected settings.
Deer Resistance: High
Goshiki Holly demonstrates strong deer resistance due to its thick, spined foliage. Browsing is uncommon in Zones 6–7, even in moderate deer pressure areas.