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.
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
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).