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 Silver Hedgehog (Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea')
 
 
The Silver Hedgehog is a slow growing holly, that will grow to a height of about 6 feet.                
 
 
This variety is male - It produces small cream coloured flowers in spring.
 
The spiney leaves are an olive green colour tinged with cream edges
 
In young plants the leaves are tinged with pink.
 
 
 
 
Silver Hedgehog with cream edged leaves               
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It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and will tolerate most soils