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Latin name: Ilex crenata
Common name: Japanese holly; box-leaved holly
Zone: 6 – 8
Height: 5 – 10 ft (1.5 – 3.0 m)
Spread: 5 – 10 ft (1.5 – 3.0 m)
Aspect: full sun; partial shade
Soil: moist; slightly acidic; well-draining
Water: moderate

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SKU: ILEC Category:

Description

Dense, multi-branched, evergreen shrub. Glossy, deep green leaves are ovate to elliptical shaped and spineless. Cymes of 3 to 5 (male plant) or 3 to 7 (female plant), small, four petaled, white flowers appear in mid-May through into early June. Small round black inconspicuous fruits, or drupes, to ¼ inch (6 mm) in diameter, mature in fall on pollinated female plants.

Slow growing, this shrub will tolerate poor soil conditions, shady locations and drought, once it is established. Dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Female needs pollination in order to produce fruits. Good shrub for topiary as it will tolerate significant shearing and pruning.

Good pest and disease resistance although may suffer from spider mites in high heat and humid gardens. May need some protection from drying winter winds. Severe winters in Zone 5 regions can cause foliar burn and damage branches. Stressed plants can also suffer twig dieback caused by blight. Leaves will turn yellow in high pH, or alkaline soils.

Additional information

Pot size

4 in, 5 in, 1/2 gal, 1 gal