Ilex crenata - Description

• Latin Name: Ilex crenata
• Common Name: Japanese Holly
• Other Names: Box-leaved Holly, Japanese Box
• Indoors or Outdoor: Primarily an outdoor plant
• Size: Mature size varies, commonly 1 to 3 meters in height

Ilex crenata - Delivery

• Delivery Info: Your Ilex crenata will be carefully packaged and delivered to your doorstep, ready for planting.

Ilex crenata - Characteristics

• Mature Size: Typically reaches a height of 1 to 3 meters with a similar spread.
• Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, providing year-round greenery and privacy.
• Preferred Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, adaptable to different light conditions.
• Shape - Plant Characteristics: Compact and bushy, with small, glossy, dark green leaves.
• Hardy or Not Hardy: This variety is hardy in a wide range of climates.
• Diseases: Generally resistant to common holly diseases.

Ilex crenata - Uses

• Uses in Garden: Ilex crenata is a versatile plant, suitable for hedging, topiary, and ornamental landscaping. It can be shaped into different forms and is a perfect choice for creating privacy screens.

Ilex crenata - Planting Characteristics

• Preferred Planting Aspect: Thrives in well-drained soil and can adapt to various soil types.
• Is it Frost Hardy: Yes, it is frost hardy in most regions.
• Fast or Slow Growing: Moderately fast-growing when provided with proper care and growing conditions.
• Pruning Advice: Prune to maintain the desired shape and size, typically in early spring.

Ilex crenata - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

• Sowing Time: Plant in spring or early autumn.
• Instruction: Choose a well-drained location with good air circulation. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball, place the plant, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
• Trench Preparation: Not usually required for individual plantings.
• Positioning of Plants: Space plants 0.5 to 1 meter apart for hedges or closer for denser screening.
• Pruning: Prune regularly to maintain the desired shape, and a light annual prune is often sufficient.
• Facts About Products: Ilex crenata, or Japanese Holly, is an excellent alternative to traditional boxwood for hedging and topiary. Its small, dark green leaves and adaptability to various growing conditions make it a popular choice for adding structure and greenery to your garden.

Elevate your garden with the classic and versatile Ilex crenata. Whether you're creating hedges, topiary, or just adding greenery, this evergreen plant is an excellent choice. Order now and enjoy the year-round beauty and privacy it provides.