Ilex crenata
Ilex Crenata Ball
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Japanese Holly, sometimes referred to as Box-leaved holly, is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree, with glossy, small leaves. In the summer, your Japanese Holy will bloom small white flowers bloom which, if a male plant is nearby, will be followed by blackberries in the autumn.
Height is measured from the bottom of the plastic nursery pot (please allow a +/-10% variance). Diameter is the nursery pot diameter, so to get a pot that fits, the pot diameter should be bigger.
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Keep me in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Although I prefer the soil to be moist, I can also tolerate drier conditions.
I love to be in the bright sun but am also tolerant of shade.
I prefer acidic soil but I will tolerate all types.
About Ilex Crenata Ball
Japanese Holly, or Ilex crenata, is a member of the Aquifoliaceae plant family. It is native to Japan and eastern China and was introduced to the western world in 1864.
Ilex crenata is an ornamental plant that has evergreen and dense foliage that makes it perfect for hedging. Because of its similarity to Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood), it is increasingly used as an alternative to Box Topiary Balls as it is not susceptible to Box Blight or Box Caterpillar Moths.
This adaptable evergreen loves a sunny spot, but it can grow well in shady positions too. It thrives in moist soil but can adapt to dry positions as well.
Crenata means “with shallow, rounded teeth” and describes the subtle indentations on its leaves.
