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Ilex crenata

Japanese or Box-Leaved Holly

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This evergreen may be found as a shrub or a small tree, but either way, it will have a very dense, rigid and compact habit with a broad-rounded to irregular outline. There should be no fertilizer used during the first year of growth and the lower branches should be left alone to shade the trunk and roots. It combines well with conifers, and large-leaved deciduous shrubs.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown, Green, Grey

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Constant

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.