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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).