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Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

Compact Japanese Holly

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Description

The extremely dense, vase-shaped shrub can reach 9' tall and 18' wide. Its dark green leaves of 1/2" in length are convex above and concave beneath. This shrub does best in full sun or part sun, with medium amount of watering and well draining soil. This plant is good looking whether it is clipped or unclipped.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

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

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.