Hedge Box® Japanese Holly Ilex crenata

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Hedge Box® - Japanese Holly - Ilex crenata
Exposure
  • Part Sun to Sun
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
Mature Size
Height: 4' - 7'
Spread: 2' - 3'
New Plant
 

This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

What is my hardiness zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO 
ZONE 4

  • FEATURES

    Hedge Box Japanese holly is an evergreen shrub with a narrow, upright habit, making it ideal for hedges in tight spaces. It tolerates pollution, salt, and extreme temperatures, making it suitable for challenging urban environments. Low-maintenance and requires minimal pruning.

    Top reasons to grow Hedge Box Japanese holly:

    • Evergreen foliage
    • Super upright form
    • Narrow footprint

     

    Foliage Interest
    Winter Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Salt Tolerant

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Evergreen
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    48 - 84 Inches1.2m - 2.1m
    Spacing: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Spread: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Flower Colors: 
    White
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil PH Category: 
    Acidic Soil
    Uses: 
    Container
    Landscape
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Uses Notes: 

    Use as a hedge, in containers, and in urban conditions.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Prefers moist, acidic soils with good drainage. Fertilize with a controlled release fertilizer in spring. Pruning is seldom needed, but may be trimmed in summer.

    Hedge Box® Ilex crenata 'FARROWICUPRT' USPP 37,018
    PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS 
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