Ilex Crenata | Japanese Holly - Shrub - Height 70-90cm - 3lt WalnutIlex crenata is a slow growing, ornamental, evergreen shrub or small tree with dense and compact habit. Its tiny, rounded, glossy, dark green leaves resemble the box wood leaves. Inconspicuous, white flowers that bloom in summer are followed by small, black berries in autumn. Ilex crenata, or Japanese Holly, is an easily grown plant that tolerates various types of soils, except very wet, but thrives in average, medium moisture, slightly acidic, well
reaching a mature height of about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 centimeters) and a similar spread
flower beds
making it an ideal choice for espalier training
juicy and without typical blueberry acidity
The texture and color of its needles add year-round interest to the landscape
dense shrub with lovely variegated leaves
though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates
'Stella' serves an ornamental purpose
Aesculus × carnea 'Briotii' forms a broad
rock and gravel gardens
and sandy soils
upright habit and large foliage