A female holly variety, the Ilex Golden King produces reddish-brown berries in winter if a male pollinating plant is nearby. Makes a compact, conical, evergreen shrub bearing broad, ovate, slightly spiny leaves that are dark green and margined yellow. (Varigated leaves)Likes a sunny position as the golden yellow margin of leaf will be more prominent in full sun although will grow well in a partially shaded area still. Tolerant of air pollution, it thrives in moist but well-drained soil and well watered..