Ilex crenata 'Convexa'
Compact Japanese Holly
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.